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FEDERAL
USDA Strategic Economic and Community Development (SECD) Priority FY 2026
Cross-cutting USDA Rural Development initiative providing priority scoring on existing USDA programs (Community Facilities, Water and Waste Disposal, Rural Business Development Grants, and others) when projects align with multi-jurisdictional and multi-sectoral strategic community investment plans. Reserves funds across covered RD programs.
About this program
Published in Federal Register February 2, 2026. Provides priority scoring rather than standalone funding. Apply through underlying RD programs.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants under each covered RD program including nonprofits, local governments, tribal entities, and other entities working under strategic community investment plans serving rural areas.
Funding Categories
Rural Development