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Assistance Listing 10.996

Rural Development Policy Public Service and Leadership Development Program

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · Usda, Office of General Counsel

Assistance Listing 10.996, “Rural Development Policy Public Service and Leadership Development Program,” is a federal program administered by AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides direct payment for specified use assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $547K in obligations for fiscal year 2025.

  • Not a competitive grantThis program provides direct payment for specified use rather than competitive grants. There is usually no grant application to submit. calculated by GrantsJunction
  • Funding down 60% (FY24→FY25)Actual obligations reported in the SAM.gov listing changed -60% from FY2024 to FY2025. Historical data, not a prediction. calculated by GrantsJunction

Program objective

Fellowships are intended to improve the coordination and effectiveness of Federal programs, services, and actions affecting rural areas.

As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.

Current opportunities under 10.996

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)

  • Other

Intended beneficiaries: Other.

Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.

Reported obligations by fiscal year

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$1.37M
FY25$547K
FY26— est.

Range and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Average award size of approximately $3M.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 10.996. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.

Frequently asked questions

What is ALN 10.996?

10.996 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Rural Development Policy Public Service and Leadership Development Program.” 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 10.996?

The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.

How much funding does 10.996 provide?

The agency reported $546,951 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.