When available, grant funds are provided on a graduated scale at 15%, 35%, 55%, or 75% of eligible projects costs based on population size and median household income of the proposed service area.

 This program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. An essential community facility is defined as a facility that provides an essential service to the local community for the orderly development of the community in a primarily rural area, and does not include private, commercial or business undertakings.

Funds can be used to purchase, construct, and/or improve essential community facilities, purchase equipment and pay related project expenses.