The Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC) announced it has approved a 2026 grant allotment of $2,000 to Roughrider Electric Cooperative to be used to support community-owned entities, nonprofits and community-based projects.
Eligible projects include:
· Community owned businesses (café, grocery store, motel, other)
· Community facilities (such as ambulance services, fire districts, recreation, hospital/clinic, community center, etc.)
· Workforce development or community-based projects (such as school/youth projects) that benefit rural areas and lead to community betterment.
· Community-based projects (such as school/youth projects) that benefit rural areas and lead to community betterment.
Please note RDFC does not provide funds for medical fundraisers or general operating costs. Matching funds include $4 of other funds to every $1 of RDFC funds.
Applications may be found at on our website or by calling the office. Please return applications to Roughrider Electric Cooperative, Attn: Larissa Eslinger.