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Rural Electric Economic Development Fund Loans

REED Fund loans for business, infrastructure, and community development projects in eastern South Dakota.

About this program

The Rural Electric Economic Development Fund provides loans for projects that promote growth and job creation in rural electric cooperative service territories. Aberdeen-area projects may qualify through participating cooperative partners for business, community, and infrastructure financing.

Eligibility

Eligible businesses, nonprofits, and community development projects in participating rural electric cooperative service areas.

Requirements

  • Coordinate with the local participating electric cooperative or REED Fund staff
  • Provide project budget, borrower financials, community impact, collateral, and use-of-funds information
  • Meet REED underwriting, repayment, and eligible project requirements