USDA – Rural Development Business and Cooperative Loan Assistance

NCEDA provides financial assistance to businesses through low interest loans for business expansions, new businesses and transfers of ownership in Region Five.  The program is designed to offer fixed asset and working capital financing for new and expanding businesses. Eligible uses include: - Acquisition...

The Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program provides funding for rural projects through local utility organizations. USDA provides zero-interest loans to local utilities which they, in turn, pass through to local businesses (ultimate recipients) for projects that will create and retain employment in rural areas. The ultimate...

What does this program do? Provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase or install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. Who may apply? Agricultural producers with at least 50% of...

TCDC RLF funds provide additional access to capital for new and emerging small businesses where traditional sources of funding are unavailable or limited.  Strong consideration is given to value added agricultural manufacturing, technology, commercial/industrial and product manufacturing businesses that retain or create quality jobs.  RLF funds are...