Opportunity Information: Apply for RDRUS RFP 2011
Apply for RDRUS RFP 2011
- The Utilities Programs in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Revolving Loan Fund" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.864 Grant Program to Establish a Fund for Financing Water and Wastewater Projects.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 20, 2011 and posted on Jun 14, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $496,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $496,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- An applicant is eligible to apply for the RFP grant if it 1. Is a private, non profit organization that has tax exempt status from the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 2. Is legally established and located within one of the following (a) A state within the United States (b) The District of Columbia (c) The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or (d) A United States territory 3. Has the legal capacity and authority to carry out the grant purpose 4. Has a proven record of successfully operating a revolving loan fund to rural areas 5. Has capitalization acceptable to the Agency, and is composed of at least 51 percent of the outstanding interest or membership being citizens of the United States or individuals who reside in the United States after being legally admitted for permanent residence 6. Has no delinquent debt to the Federal Government or no outstanding judgments to repay a Federal debt 7. Demonstrates that it possesses the financial, technical, and managerial capability to comply with Federal and State laws and requirements.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Revolving Loan Fund (RFP) Grant Program is a Rural Development Utilities Programs funding opportunity designed to strengthen rural drinking water and wastewater systems by helping communities cover early-stage and small, time-sensitive project costs. The program is built around the idea that reliable water and waste disposal infrastructure is essential for public health and for sustaining local economies. When rural communities have dependable, environmentally sound water and wastewater facilities, they are better positioned to retain residents, attract businesses, and support long-term development. When they do not, economic growth and community stability are much harder to maintain.
Rather than funding individual towns or utilities directly through a one-time grant, this opportunity awards grant funds to qualified private nonprofit organizations so they can create and operate a revolving loan fund. The nonprofit then uses that fund to make loans to eligible rural entities that are planning or advancing water or wastewater projects. Because the fund is revolving, repayments return to the pool and can be loaned out again, extending the impact of the original federal award over time.
Loans made through the revolving fund are intended for two main purposes: (1) predevelopment costs for water or wastewater projects, and (2) short-term, small capital projects that are not part of routine operations and maintenance of existing systems. Predevelopment expenses often include the kinds of upfront costs that can stall a project before construction ever begins, such as planning, preliminary engineering, design work, feasibility studies, environmental reviews, legal and administrative steps, or other early actions needed to position a project for larger, long-term financing. The program is also meant to address smaller capital needs that arise outside day-to-day maintenance, helping systems handle urgent upgrades or targeted improvements without waiting for a full-scale financing package.
For the end borrowers (the eligible entities receiving loans from the revolving fund), the financing limit is capped at $100,000 per loan. Repayment terms cannot exceed 10 years. The interest rate is not set as a single universal figure in the announcement; instead, it is established through the nonprofit grantee's approved grant work plan, meaning the lending terms are expected to be defined and justified as part of the program design submitted for approval.
Eligibility to apply for the federal grant is limited to private, nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized tax-exempt status that are legally established and located in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. Applicants must have the legal authority to carry out the program and a proven track record of successfully operating a revolving loan fund in rural areas, which signals that this opportunity is geared toward organizations with existing lending infrastructure and experience rather than first-time fund managers. The nonprofit must also demonstrate acceptable capitalization, have ownership or membership that is at least 51 percent U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, and show it has the financial, technical, and managerial capacity to comply with federal and state requirements. Standard federal accountability requirements apply as well, including having no delinquent federal debt and no outstanding judgments to repay a federal debt.
This is a discretionary grant opportunity (not a formula allocation) under CFDA 10.864, described as a grant program to establish a fund for financing water and wastewater projects. The listing indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources or otherwise meet match expectations as part of the award structure (the specific match terms would typically be spelled out in the full announcement or program guidance). The total estimated funding for the opportunity is $496,000, and the award ceiling and floor are both listed as $496,000, which suggests a single award for the full amount rather than multiple smaller awards.
Key dates in the source notice show the opportunity was posted June 14, 2011, with a closing date of July 25, 2011, and an archive date of July 29, 2011. The agency contact provided for access or questions is Joyce Taylor, Community Programs Specialist, Water and Environmental Programs, at 202-720-0499.
Revolving Loan Fund (RFP) Grant Program - FAQs
1) What is the Revolving Loan Fund (RFP) Grant Program?
The Revolving Loan Fund (RFP) Grant Program is a Rural Development Utilities Programs funding opportunity focused on strengthening rural drinking water and wastewater systems. It does this by supporting early-stage and small, time-sensitive project costs that can keep essential infrastructure projects moving.
2) What problem is this program designed to solve?
The program targets common barriers rural communities face when trying to improve water and wastewater infrastructure, especially the upfront planning and development costs that can stall projects before construction begins, as well as small capital needs that arise outside routine operations and maintenance.
3) Who receives the federal grant funds?
Grant funds are awarded to qualified private nonprofit organizations, not directly to individual towns or utilities. The nonprofit uses the grant to create and operate a revolving loan fund.
4) How does a revolving loan fund work under this program?
The nonprofit grantee makes loans to eligible rural entities planning or advancing water or wastewater projects. As borrowers repay the loans, the money returns to the fund and can be loaned out again. This revolving structure is intended to extend the impact of the original federal award over time.
5) Who can apply for the federal grant (the nonprofit applicant eligibility)?
Only private, nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized tax-exempt status may apply. The organization must be legally established and located in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
6) What experience is required of the nonprofit applicant?
The applicant must have legal authority to carry out the program and a proven track record of successfully operating a revolving loan fund in rural areas. This indicates the opportunity is aimed at organizations with existing lending infrastructure and experience, rather than first-time fund managers.
7) Are there ownership or membership citizenship requirements for the nonprofit applicant?
Yes. The nonprofit must have ownership or membership that is at least 51 percent U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
8) What capacity requirements apply to nonprofit applicants?
The nonprofit must demonstrate acceptable capitalization and show it has the financial, technical, and managerial capacity to comply with federal and state requirements.
9) Are there federal accountability requirements the applicant must meet?
Yes. Standard federal accountability requirements apply, including having no delinquent federal debt and no outstanding judgments to repay a federal debt.
10) Who are the end borrowers (who receives loans from the revolving fund)?
The end borrowers are eligible rural entities that are planning or advancing drinking water or wastewater projects. The nonprofit grantee uses the revolving loan fund to lend to these entities.
11) What can the loans be used for?
Loans are intended for two main categories:
- Predevelopment costs for water or wastewater projects (for example: planning, preliminary engineering, design work, feasibility studies, environmental reviews, legal and administrative steps, and other early actions needed to position a project for larger financing).
- Short-term, small capital projects that are not part of routine operations and maintenance of existing systems, especially time-sensitive upgrades or targeted improvements.
12) What are examples of predevelopment costs this program is meant to cover?
Predevelopment costs can include planning, preliminary engineering, design, feasibility studies, environmental reviews, legal work, administrative steps, and other early project actions needed to prepare for long-term financing and eventual construction.
13) Does the program support routine operations and maintenance (O&M) expenses?
No. The description distinguishes eligible small capital projects from routine operations and maintenance of existing systems, indicating the loans are not intended for ongoing O&M expenses.
14) What is the maximum loan amount an end borrower can receive?
The financing limit for end borrowers is capped at $100,000 per loan.
15) What is the maximum repayment term for loans made from the revolving fund?
Repayment terms cannot exceed 10 years.
16) What interest rate will borrowers pay?
The interest rate is not listed as a single set number in the provided information. Instead, it is established through the nonprofit grantee's approved grant work plan. In other words, the lending terms are expected to be defined and justified in the program design submitted for approval.
17) Is this a discretionary grant or a formula program?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity, not a formula allocation.
18) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is identified under CFDA 10.864.
19) Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. The listing indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources or otherwise meet match expectations as part of the award structure.
20) How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding is $496,000.
21) What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and award ceiling are listed as $496,000.
22) Does the funding amount suggest one award or multiple awards?
Because the total estimated funding is $496,000 and both the ceiling and floor are $496,000, it suggests a single award for the full amount rather than multiple smaller awards.
23) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on June 14, 2011. The closing date was July 25, 2011.
24) What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date is July 29, 2011.
25) Who is the agency contact for this opportunity?
The agency contact listed is Joyce Taylor, Community Programs Specialist, Water and Environmental Programs, at 202-720-0499.
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