United States Department of Agriculture

Rural Housing Preservation Grant

Last update: May 27, 2019 Last update: May 27, 2019

Details

Location:USA
USA
Status:Closed
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: 50,000
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Civil Engineering, Agriculture & Rural Development
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations, Government / Public Bodies
Eligible citizenships:USA
USA
Date posted: May 27, 2019

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Description

General Information Document Type: Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-RD-HCFP-HPG-2019 Funding Opportunity Title: Rural Housing Preservation Grant Opportunity Category: Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type
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grant Background

About the Funding Agency

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), also known as the Agriculture Department, is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, and food. It aims to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, promote agricultural trade and production, work to assure food safety, protect natural resources, foster rural communities and end hunger in the United States and internationally.

 

About the Sectors

Civil Engineering

Encompasses the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment and public works within the built environment.


Key areas:
  • Designing and constructing resilient infrastructure
  • Rehabilitating and maintaining the existing built environment
  • Upkeep and modernization of transportation and public infrastructure

Agriculture & Rural Development

Comprises agricultural production and rural development activities aimed at improving food systems, livelihoods, and living conditions in rural and non-urban areas.


Key areas:
  • Crop cultivation and livestock production
  • Agricultural inputs, practices, and equipment
  • Rural development and support to farming communities