Financing Eligibility

The REED Fund provides gap financing to both for-profit and non-profit entities.  Projects include, but are not limited to:

• Small and medium sized business and cooperatives engaged in manufacturing, retail, service and tourism
• Community projects relating to water/wastewater, education, advanced telecommunications, public safety, recreation, arts and multi-family rental housing with strong community support
• Healthcare, medical clinics, hospitals and  nursing care
• Producer-owned businesses and cooperatives that add value to agriculture

To provide opportunities for rural residents and/or communities to:

• Develop, expand, retain and/or attract business
• Retain and create jobs and wealth
• Invest local capital and improve quality of life
• Add value to locally produced raw materials (agriculture)
• Support future local and regional economic growth
• Extend infrastructure needed for new development

For more information view borrower eligilbility and obtaining an application.