7 CFR 4280.1 - Purpose.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 06, 2026

Title 7 - Agriculture last revised: Jul 29, 2026

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§ 4280.1 - Purpose.

The Rural Economic Development Loan (REDL) and Grant (REDG) Programs provide financing to eligible Rural Utilities Service (RUS) electric or telecommunications borrowers (Intermediaries) to promote rural economic development and job creation projects.

authority: 7 U.S.C. 1989(a), 7 U.S.C. 2008s.

source: 70 FR 41303, July 18, 2005, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 7 CFR 4280.1