Opportunity
Federal Register #RUS ARC2026
Loan Funding Opportunity for Rural Cooperatives under USDA ARC Program FY2026
Buyer
Rural Utilities Service
Posted
September 14, 2026
Identifier
RUS ARC2026
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), part of USDA Rural Development, is inviting Letters of Interest for loan applications under the Affordable Rural Cooperative (ARC) Program for fiscal year 2026. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Rural Development - Rural Utilities Service (RUS) - Program Purpose: - Provides loan funding to eligible rural cooperatives and utilities - Supports infrastructure and development in rural areas - Application Details: - Solicitation is for Letters of Interest, not direct product or service procurement - Eligibility and application process outlined in the notice - Future funding opportunities will be announced on the Agency website and grants.gov - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products, part numbers, or quantities specified - Unique Requirements: - Focused on loan funding for rural cooperatives and utilities - No direct purchase of goods or services at this stage
Description
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), a Rural Development agency of the USDA, is soliciting Letters of Interest for loan applications under the Affordable Rural Cooperative (ARC) Program for fiscal year 2026. The notice announces the application process, deadlines, and eligibility for the loans. Future funding opportunities will be announced only on the Agency website and grants.gov without a Federal Register notice. The program aims to support eligible entities through loan funding.