Assistance Listing 10.446
Rural Community Development Initiative
Department of Agriculture · Rural Housing Service
Assistance Listing 10.446, “Rural Community Development Initiative,” is a federal program administered by Department of Agriculture. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 2 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
To develop the capacity and ability of private, nonprofit community-based housing and community development organizations, low-income rural communities and/or federally recognized Indian tribes to undertake projects to improve housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural areas.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 10.446
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Public Housing Authority
- Nonprofit Organization
- Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination
This program provides grants to eligible intermediaries (qualified private, non-profit or public organizations) to provide financial and technical assistance to eligible private, non-profit community-based housing and community development organizations, low-income rural communities and/or federally recognized Indian tribes proposing to carry out projects to improve housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural areas.
Intended beneficiaries: Nonprofit Organization, Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages) and Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): FY 2024 grant range: $50,000 to $500,000. Average: $338,053
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 10.446. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 10.446
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI)Rural Housing Service | Closed | $50K – $500K | Aug 7, 2025 | 10.446 |
Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI)Rural Housing Service | Closed | $50K – $500K | Jul 10, 2024 | 10.446 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 10.446?
10.446 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Rural Community Development Initiative.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 10.446?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Public Housing Authority, Nonprofit Organization and Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.