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The USDA's Rural Development mission area, through its agencies RBCS, RHS, and RUS, provides loan guarantees for rural development projects. These guarantees are available through four programs: Community Facilities (CF), Water and Waste Disposal (WWD), Business and Industry (B&I), and Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). This notice outlines the Guarantee Fee rates, Periodic Retention Fee rates, Loan Guarantee percentage, and the Fee for Issuance of the Loan Note Guarantee for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. These fees are to be used when applying for guaranteed loans under the specified programs. The agency reserves the right to adjust these fees and will publish updates in the Federal Register if necessary.
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Detailed Project Plan
National
Loan Purposes
Support community facilities, water and waste disposal systems, business and industry development, and rural energy projects.
Eligibility
Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis and varies by program. Applicants must meet the criteria established for each program (CF, WWD, B&I, REAP). Project requirements include alignment with the goals of the respective program and compliance with applicable federal regulations. Non-eligible items include projects that do not meet the program objectives or fail to comply with USDA guidelines.
Terms
Terms include the Guarantee Fee rates, Periodic Retention Fee rates, Loan Guarantee percentage, and the Fee for Issuance of the Loan Note Guarantee for FY 2026. Specific rates are not listed in this notice, as the focus is on announcing the availability of the rates. Adjustments to these rates may occur, with subsequent notices published as needed.
Application Instructions
Applicants should use the fee rates outlined in this notice when applying for guaranteed loans under the CF, WWD, B&I, or REAP programs. For specific application procedures, consult the guidelines for each individual program. If fees are adjusted, a subsequent notice will be published in the Federal Register.
Tags
InfrastructureWater QualityAlternative EnergyHousing
Details
Financial InstrumentLoan
Application DifficultyDetailed Project Plan
OrganizationAgriculture Department, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, Rural Utilities Service