- Michael Wallace, Community Programs Director
- USDA Rural Development
- 2118 West Park Court, Suite A,
- Champaign, IL 61821
- Phone: (217) 403-6209
- Email: Michael.a.wallace@usda.gov
- Website Link:
Purpose of the Program
Loans are available to construct, extend or improve water and waste disposal and storm drainage systems in rural areas.
Who is Eligible
The funds are available to public entities with rural pop of 10,000 or less, such as municipalities, counties, special purpose districts, Indian tribes and corporations not operated for profit and unable to obtain credit on affordable terms elsewhere.
Application Process
Applications can be submitted year round. Guidelines are available at www.rurdev.usda.gov/il/utilities.htm.
Availability of Funds
None
How Funds are to be used
Funds must be used to build, repair, and improve public water systems, waste collection and treatment systems at related costs.
Types of Assistance
Technical Assistance, Grants, Loans, Referral, Loan Guarantees
Year Program was established
1966