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Hurricane Disaster Assistance for 2005 Rural Hurricane Disaster Areas

The application period for this grant is now closed.
Use the information below to help you start preparing for next year. For more funding opportunities for your department, please check our Currently Open Grants »

Special U.S.D.A. Loan Program Extended - Funding for Essential Services in Hurricane Disaster Areas

Eligibility

USDA Rural Development
  • For disaster areas designated as a result of the 2005 hurricane season
  • "Designated Disaster Area: For the purposes of this Notice, the designated disaster area shall be those Presidentially-declared areas in the states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas in accordance with the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq."
  • "Public entities such as municipalities, counties, and special-purpose districts, as well as non-profit corporations and tribal governments in designated Rural disaster areas with a population of 20,000 or less are eligible to apply."

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How can the Hurricane Disaster Assistance for 2005 Rural Hurricane Disaster Areas - Public Safety Grants help your department?

  • Supplemental hurricane disaster assistance to be administered through the Community Facilities (CF) Direct Loan and Grant program
  • USDA Rural Development will provide CF Grant funds in the amount of $20,000,000 and CF Direct Loan funds in the amount of $149,253,000 for essential community facilities in rural areas affected by Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season
  • Matching funds requirement has been waived for these special eligible hurricane disaster areas
  • Median household income requirements and grant limits will also be waived
  • CHIEF offers the free services of grant consultants to assist you throughout the application process **

Eligible Uses of Funds

The CF Direct Loan and Grant Program is designed to finance and facilitate the development of many different types of essential community facilities serving rural areas. These facilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Hospitals
  • Medical clinics
  • Elderly care facilities
  • Police stations and vehicles
  • Fire and rescue stations and vehicles
  • Vocational and medical rehabilitation centers
  • Educational facilities
  • Funds under this Notice can be used to construct, enlarge, repair, or improve community facilities. This can include the purchase of equipment required for a facility's operation.

For full details, eligibility requirements and application guidelines, go to the Hurricane Disaster Assistance for 2005 Rural Hurricane Disaster Areas - Public Safety Grants homepage »

Application Deadline: CLOSED

Sponsor:
Rural Housing Service, USDA

What is the program?
The Rural Housing Service programs are administered through USDA Rural Development. This Notice is intended to announce the availability of supplemental hurricane disaster assistance to be administered through the Community Facilities (CF) Direct Loan and Grant program. USDA Rural Development will provide CF Grant funds in the amount of $20,000,000 and CF Direct Loan funds in the amount of $149,253,000 for essential community facilities in rural areas affected by Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season.

  • USDA Rural Development with additional authorities to waive certain program requirements and resources to address the damage caused by the Gulf Coast hurricanes
  • Section 2103 of title II of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 extended the expiration date of these waiver authorities under the Act for an additional 18 months and provided a total amount of $169,253,000 in CF Direct Loan and Grant funds for CF projects
  • Matching funds requirement for the CF Grant program will be waived for assistance provided under this Notice
  • Median household income requirements and the grant limits will also be waived for the purpose of this Notice

Emergency Declaration Consistent with Proclamation 7925 issued by President Bush, the USDA Rural Development Mission Area has determined that it would be impracticable, unnecessary, and contrary to public interest to delay the effective date of this Notice for any reason. The USDA Rural Development Agencies need to act promptly on hurricane related needs in the designated disaster areas.

Links to help with your Hurricane Disaster Assistance for 2005 Rural Hurricane Disaster Areas - Public Safety Grants application: ***