Opportunity
Federal Register #RBS-26-BUSINESS-0430
Request for Revision of Information Collection for Rural Development Loan Modernization Initiative
Buyer
Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Department of Agriculture
Posted
September 04, 2026
Respond By
November 03, 2026
Identifier
RBS-26-BUSINESS-0430
This notice from the Department of Agriculture addresses a request for revision of an information collection related to the Rural Development Loan Modernization Initiative. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture - Rural Business-Cooperative Service - Rural Housing Service - Rural Utilities Service - Purpose: - Request for public comments on a revised information collection (OMB No. 0570-0069) - Initiative aims to modernize loan and grant systems for rural communities - Development of a new online platform for loan applications and management - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, services, part numbers, or quantities are being procured - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on administrative improvements and information collection - No procurement activity; notice is for public input on modernization efforts - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors mentioned
Description
This notice announces the intention of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Utilities Service to request a revision to a currently approved information collection for the Rural Development Loan Modernization Initiative. The initiative involves transforming loan and grant systems into a modern platform to support farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. The new system will include an online loan application to improve customer experience and service delivery. Comments on this notice must be received by November 3, 2026.