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Jun 18, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service invites applications for the Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) for fiscal year 2026. IRP provides direct loans to intermediaries for the establishment of revolving loan programs that are then used to provide loans to ultimate recipients for business facilities and community developments in rural areas. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and compete for available funds on a quarterly basis. Future notices of funding availability for this program will be published on the program website, without notice in the Federal Register.
Source: Federal Register
Related funding: Intermediary Relending Program (IRP)
Jun 17, 2026 - Highlights recently released funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services mental health and substance use related programs, including multiple rural and tribal community focused opportunities.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Jun 17, 2026 - Describes organizational and workflow changes at the U.S Department of Agriculture's Rural Development, including in loan and grant processing.
Source: USDA Rural Development Newsroom
Jun 16, 2026 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeking comments on the proposed extension of an information collection titled "Project/Performance Site Location(s), Project Abstract, and Key Contacts forms." These forms are used by organizations applying for grants and federal grant-making agencies can use them as an alternative to the Standard Form (SF) 424 data set and form. Comments are due by July 16, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 11, 2026 - Notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rescinding its regulations that govern the Rural Veterans Coordination Pilot (RVCP) grant program. The statutory authority for the RVCP grant program has expired. This rule is effective July 13, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 10, 2026 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announcing suspensions, waivers, and flexibilities from HUD requirements for its Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG), Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG), and Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant (NHHBG) grantees located in areas covered by Presidentially Declared Disasters (PDDs) during calendar year 2026 or grantees carrying out authorized eligible activities to assist impacted families located in areas covered by certain PDDs. These waivers and flexibilities are effective as of January 1, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 10, 2026 - Announces funding for a study that will scale up a pilot project increasing access to opioid use disorder treatment in primary care across Ohio and West Virginia. Rural providers will have access to a mentor-based prescribing model. Also discusses how students have been involved with the research process.
Source: OHIO Today
Jun 10, 2026 - A Pennsylvania county is conducting a community health needs assessment in preparation for accessing rural healthcare funding. The assessment will highlight barriers to care and prepare area leaders for accessing investments in rural health through the Rural Health Transformation Program and other sources of funding.
Source: Fox 56
Jun 9, 2026 - Notice of final rule from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) amending the Block Grants regulations, the Individual Development Account Reserve Funds Established Pursuant to Grants for Assets for Independence regulations, and the Emergency Community Services Homeless Grant Program regulations to eliminate unnecessary or obsolete regulations. This rule is effective August 10, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Jun 8, 2026 - Describes a rural hospital program aiming to improve workforce recruitment by increasing the community's affordable housing supply. Discusses program funding and community demographic shifts.
Source: South Dakota News Watch