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Rural Community Development Initiative: $6,256,000 in funding, 12-15 award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Rural Community Development Initiative

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-15128.htm

U. S. Department of Agriculture

There is $6,256,000 in funding available with 12-15 anticipated awards. Anticipated award amounts will vary from $50,000
to $300,000 for one year. There is a 1 to 1 cash match requirement. This competition is open to qualified private, nonprofit
organizations, including faith based and community organizations or public intermediary organizations, including tribal
entities. The focus of this program is to provide funding to qualified intermediary organizations that can provide financial
and technical assistance to recipients that will help in the development of their capacity and ability to undertake projects
related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development.

The full application is due September 24, 2009.