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USDA Rural Development · United States

Rural Business Development Grants

Awaiting next round

Help for small and new businesses in rural areas through training, feasibility studies, business incubators, equipment, revolving loan funds and more. The money goes to the organization that helps the businesses.

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Matching is a starting point. The funder decides who is eligible.

Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
No set maximum; smaller requests get priority
Listed deadline
2026 rounds closed Jun 15 and Jun 30; ask your state Rural Development office
Who can apply
Municipalities, Tribes and tribal organizations, Nonprofits, Charities.
Where
Anywhere in United States
Good for
Business and jobs, Community and social services
Pays for
A project, Training or professional development, Equipment or supplies, Buildings or renovations

Who it's intended for

Details
Rural towns and other public bodies, federally recognized tribes, and nonprofits that mainly serve rural areas.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. From the Rural Health Information Hub listing; confirm with USDA. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Rural towns and other public bodies, federally recognized tribes, and nonprofits that mainly serve rural areas.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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