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Updated May 2026
USDA RD — Persistent Poverty One Percent Loan Program
Program Summary
1% loans for clean drinking water, sewage, solid waste, and stormwater in distressed communities within persistent poverty counties.
Full Description
Provides direct loans at a fixed 1% interest rate for clean drinking water, sanitary sewage and solid waste disposal, and stormwater drainage projects for distressed rural communities located in persistent poverty counties.
Key Details
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Eligible Applicants
Public bodies, nonprofits, and tribes serving distressed rural communities in persistent poverty counties
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Geographic Focus
Persistent poverty counties
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Funding Amount
Loan amount varies by project
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Contact
USDA RD State Office
