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Opportunity Summary:

The Revolving Fund Program (Funding Opportunity Number RDRUS 13 01 RFP) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under its Utilities Programs. Its central purpose is to strengthen rural communities by improving access to safe, reliable drinking water and by supporting sanitary, environmentally sound wastewater and waste disposal solutions. The program is built around the idea that dependable water infrastructure is not just a public health necessity, but also a foundation for economic development. When rural areas have stable water and wastewater systems, they are better positioned to attract and retain residents, support local businesses, and encourage new investment. In contrast, communities without dependable water facilities often struggle to sustain growth and long-term development.

This grant supports the establishment of a revolving fund designed to finance water and wastewater projects. A revolving fund generally means grant funds are used to create a pool of capital that can be loaned or otherwise deployed to help eligible water and wastewater efforts move forward, and then replenished over time as funds are repaid or recycled for new projects. The broader aim is to create ongoing capacity to address infrastructure needs rather than funding only one-time projects. The program also aligns with RUS goals of assisting rural Americans with both financial and technical support while promoting development that does not compromise environmental protection.

The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity focus spans community development, environmental protection, and public health. The CFDA listing associated with this opportunity is 10.864, described as the Grant Program to Establish a Fund for Financing Water and Wastewater Projects. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, which can reduce barriers for eligible organizations that may not have access to significant non-federal funds.

Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, specifically excluding institutions of higher education. This indicates the program is intended for mission-driven nonprofit entities capable of setting up and managing a financing mechanism that benefits rural communities through water and wastewater infrastructure support.

In terms of funding scale, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $923,686, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $0. The posting and creation date is June 5, 2013, and the application closing date is July 5, 2013 (with the same date shown for both the original and current closing date). The archive date is August 4, 2013, meaning this specific announcement is historical, but it still reflects how the program was structured and what it aimed to accomplish at the time.

For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Joyce Taylor, Community Programs Specialist, Water and Environmental Programs, reachable by phone at 202-720-0499, with an email contact referenced in the notice. An additional information link is also referenced as "Revolving Fund Program," indicating there was a fuller announcement document with application requirements, selection criteria, and detailed guidance.

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