RDFC announces grant funding

RDFC ANNOUNCES 2026 GRANTS 

The Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC) announced it has approved a 2026 grant allotment of $2,000 to Slope Electric Cooperative to be used to support community-owned entities, nonprofits and community-based projects.  

Eligible projects include:  

  • Community owned businesses (cafĂ©, grocery store, motel, other) 
  • Community facilities (such as ambulance services, fire districts, recreation, hospital/clinic, community center, etc.) 
  • Workforce development or community-based projects (such as school/youth projects) that benefit rural areas and lead to community betterment.  
  • Community-based projects (such as school/youth projects) that benefit rural areas and lead to community betterment. 

Please note RDFC does not provide funds for medical fundraisers or general operating costs. Matching funds include $4 of other funds to every $1 of RDFC funds.  

View more information on our RDFC grant webpage, here