RDFC Loan Programs

Community Capital Loan Guidelines (193.94 KB)

Community Capital Loan Application (272.77 KB)

Participation Loan Guidelines (161.86 KB)

Participation Loan Application (298.3 KB)

PACE & Flex PACE Guidelines (180.53 KB)

PACE & Flex PACE Application (213.92 KB)

Fact Sheet (2.08 MB)

Loan Guidelines (442.39 KB)

Application & Environmental Checklist (719.63 KB)

Revolving Loan Fund Plan (329.22 KB)

RDFC Pauses Grant Program for 2025 -

The Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC) board is pausing a grant program for 2025 due to a relatively low available fund balance. Under the grant program in 2024, member electric and broadband cooperatives, NDAREC and the Broadband Association of North Dakota could allocate $3,000 toward community and non-profit projects within their service areas with approximately $90,000 in assistance awarded in total.

Next year after the RDFC annual meeting, the board will discuss whether they will reauthorize a grant program for 2026.

Loan Programs

Guidelines & Applications

RDFC Biennial Reports

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RDFC Board of Directors

Meet the Board

Community-Centered. We value the ability of rural communities to define their own priorities and solutions.
Flexible & Responsive. We offer adaptable, accessible financing that meets diverse local needs.
Collaborative. We build partnerships to leverage local resources and amplify community impact.
Fiscally Responsible. We manage our programs with integrity and financial prudence.
Equitable. We are committed to fair, inclusive practices that support opportunity for all rural residents.
Sustainable. We support long-term investment in resilient rural communities and economies.

For questions or inquiries regarding RDFC contact:
Ellen Huber, Executive Director

For overall rural development questions contact:
Ellen Huber, Rural Development Director
Brian Gion, Cooperative Development Specialist
Chris Gessele, Cooperative Development Specialist

Owned by rural electric and broadband cooperatives operating in North Dakota as well as the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives and Broadband Association of North Dakota.

RDFC General Loan Programs

North Dakota Food Impact Fund

RDFC Pauses Grant Program for 2025 -

Loan Programs

Mission

RDFC Biennial Reports

Vision

RDFC Board of Directors

Values