Grants and funding for social organisations

Support an annual program of action(s) or the general operation of scientific culture structures

France · FR

Who can apply Commune · Intercommunalité / Pays · Département · Etablissement public dont services de l'Etat · Entreprise publique locale (Sem, Spl, SemOp)

Objectives: As part of its CSTI 2019-2022 strategy, the Region relies on a network of diverse and complementary actors, who participate in the science-society dialogue in the territory. The Region animates and coordinates this network of CSTI actors through the Science-Society Commission, its office, and various working groups. Regional support makes it possible to finance recurring actions (e.g., Ligurian educational actions) and to bring new ones to light to better meet public expectations. Submission: Submission of the application on the Regional Aid Portal at the latest: for annual action program(s) and general operation: no later than February 12 of the year concerned; For a single action: at least 3 months before the action is carried out and before the first expenses are incurred Application processing: Processing is carried out by the Region's services. As part of the processing, the Region reserves the right to seek external opinions. Decision, allocation and payment of the subsidy: the decision to allocate subsidies is taken by the Regional Council's Standing Committee.

Period: Jan 4, 2021 – —

Support and make training viable in CFAs for geographical or economic reasons, establish a social fund, assist with national or international mobility

France · FR

Who can apply Etablissement public dont services de l'Etat

The Region intervenes in the operation of Apprentice Training Centers (CFAs) by increasing the coverage of apprenticeship contracts. The Region's support primarily concerns making apprenticeship training viable. It can also be used to establish a social fund for young people with financial difficulties, to finance national or international mobility actions, or to cover the training of contracts signed in the territorial public service before January 1, 2020. This support is provided within the limit of the envelope allocated by the State to the Region via France Compétences. This fund is intended for centers that meet national declaration and quality obligations, and have been engaged in apprenticeship activity for at least one year at the time of application. Until the end of the 2022 financial year, CFAs providing training that was contracted by the Region on August 31, 2019, will be given priority, given their derogatory funding method established by Decree No. 2019-1326 of December 10, 2019, relating to France Compétences and skills operators.

Period: Jan 1, 2025 – —

Encourage very small businesses and SMEs in the Loire region to use external advice by financially contributing to the cost invoiced by the consultant selected by the company

France · FR

Who can apply Commune · Intercommunalité / Pays · Département · Etablissement public dont services de l'Etat · Entreprise publique locale (Sem, Spl, SemOp)

In a changing economic environment, resorting to external expertise is an asset for very small businesses and SMEs in their decision-making in terms of growth and/or repositioning. The national aid scheme Export recovery voucher can be combined, subject to eligibility, with this regional aid. The combination of regional aid and the national export recovery voucher cannot exceed 100% of the ex-tax amount of the expenses incurred. Find all information on the export recovery voucher scheme at: Export Recovery Voucher . For whom? SMEs located in Pays de la Loire falling within the eligible sectors of activity (industry including agri-food, tourism, construction, certain horticultural companies, crafts, trade and services, etc.). Agricultural Equipment Use Cooperatives (CUMA). Public or private tourism project leaders: local authorities, companies (and their groupings: GIE, etc.), associations under the 1901 law, Mixed Economy Companies, individuals Regional support takes the form of a grant. The maximum aid intensity does not exceed 50% of the ex-tax amount of eligible costs…

Period: Dec 20, 2021 – —

Develop a distance learning post-baccalaureate program in a third place - AMI "Connected Campuses A 2 PAS"

France · FR

Who can apply Commune · Intercommunalité / Pays · Département · Etablissement public dont services de l'Etat · Entreprise publique locale (Sem, Spl, SemOp)

The Region places the territory at the heart of its 2021-2017 ESRI regional strategy and wishes to bring higher education closer to all territories. The Region is attentive to initiatives by communities that make training accessible to Ligériens in geographical areas furthest from metropolitan areas, in coherence with the needs of local actors. It also wishes to respond to social demand and allow every young person to flourish. The A 2 PAS campuses will provide access to distance higher education in close proximity, based on adapted human support. Projects must be agile, adapted to the characteristics of the territory's infrastructure, close to young people and businesses: In territories that do not have a post-baccalaureate training offer, as well as territories that offer a first level of face-to-face post-baccalaureate training and wish to broaden the orientation and training choices offered to young people In existing third places that make sense in terms of access to educational training, or to be created in training places already hosting young people in training and having shareable infrastructures Based on human support: One of the conditions for successful distance learning is the qu…

Period: Jan 1, 2021 – —

Undertake a sponsorship internship in agriculture

France · FR

Who can apply Etablissement public dont services de l'Etat

Provide the aspiring farmer with practical training on running the farm to be taken over or in which they will become a partner, in order to ensure the successful transfer of the production tool. — Sponsorship helps to sustain employment within a viable business that could, in the absence of a successor, be dismantled, to test the integration of the aspiring farmer into an already established farm, or to allow a transition between the seller and the buyer. The support consists of a sponsorship internship allowance for the aspiring farmer who cannot claim unemployment benefits or any other training allowance, for an internship valued as part of their personalized professionalization plan. The aid is granted in the form of a subsidy. The amount of the allowance is defined according to the remuneration amounts paid to vocational training interns in accordance with the new labor code (part 6 – book I) and decree n°2002-1551 of December 23, 2002. The sponsorship internship allowance cannot be financed by both the State and the Region. The aspiring farmer wishing to benefit from this aid submits the request before the signing of the internship agreement and its start. The funding request…

Period: Apr 28, 2022 – —

Promoting the renewal and reforestation of the Loire forest by assisting forest owners in establishing a diagnosis of plots to be exploited and renewed

France · FR

Who can apply Commune · Intercommunalité / Pays · Département · Etablissement public dont services de l'Etat · Entreprise publique locale (Sem, Spl, SemOp)

A reforestation dynamic has been set up in Pays de la Loire in recent years under the impetus of several public policies that have proven to be complementary. A preliminary diagnosis is essential before any decision to renew a forest plot. This diagnosis aims at the following objectives: establish an inventory of the existing stand and evaluate its economic value; identify environmental issues; analyze forest sites and recommend suitable species; recommend a renewal method if necessary. This diagnosis is conducted with a view to reforestation without prejudging the owner's decision; it should allow a better choice of renewal species in a context of climate change.

Period: Sep 30, 2023 – —

Invest and equip health and social training establishments

France · FR

Who can apply Etablissement public dont services de l'Etat

The Region is responsible for the investment and equipment of training establishments. For social training, the Regional Council defines its participation in the investment, maintenance, and operating expenses of the premises. For paramedical and midwifery training, the region is fully responsible for the operation and equipment of public sector establishments, and it can choose to participate in the operation of private establishments. The Region supports the acquisition of equipment by training establishments, either when creating new sections or to develop pedagogy. The Region also finances opportunity or feasibility studies for future projects. Health and social sector training establishments

Period: Jan 1, 2020 – —

Improve the pollinating potential of bees

France · FR

Who can apply Etablissement public dont services de l'Etat

Objective: To modify beekeeping practices to better serve plant biodiversity in large crop areas and in areas of biodiversity interest. The principle of the operation contributes to a change in practices aimed at improving the pollinating potential of domestic bees by modifying beekeeping practices to better serve biodiversity. This operation consists of maintaining a number of bee colonies (hives) on the farm. The specifications concern the modification of beekeeping practices to better serve biodiversity. In particular, a part of the apiaries must be placed in so-called "areas of interest for biodiversity", identified at the regional level. From the point of view of beekeeping practices, the choice of a location by a beekeeper is reasoned in relation to the objective (honey flow, bee feeding, overwintering, pollination). In the case of a honey flow, the beekeeper takes into account the resource in the territory and adjusts the colony load according to the conditions of this honey flow and the nectar potential of the sector. This operation should be linked to other agri-environmental and climate measures whose purpose is to promote the natural habitat of pollinators in general. It is also important to...

Period: Jan 4, 2025 – —

Create a Territorial Pole of Economic Cooperation (PTCE)

France · FR

Who can apply Commune · Intercommunalité / Pays · Département · Etablissement public dont services de l'Etat · Entreprise publique locale (Sem, Spl, SemOp)

Implement a common and continuous strategy of pooling, cooperation or partnership in support of innovative economic and social projects, promoting sustainable local development. The regional aid aims to facilitate the emergence of PTCE projects in the regional territory by supporting the financing of: the animation/coordination function of PTCE stakeholders during their gestation and emergence phase; the construction of the first PTCE projects and the stabilization of their economic model during their development and consolidation phase. Given the intrinsic territorial dimension of PTCEs, regional aid will depend on the PTCE project leaders throughout all phases, from gestation to the acquisition of financial autonomy. Procedure: This aid scheme is intended to support the gestation, emergence and consolidation phase of the PTCE, the project must be submitted within a timeframe allowing for concerted instruction with the Regional Chamber of Social and Solidarity Economy (CRESS) and local ESS networks. The project must be the subject of official information and/or a request for financial and/or technical support from the college(s)…

Period: Jan 1, 2024 – —

Restructuring social rental housing in city centers

France · FR

Who can apply Entreprise publique locale (Sem, Spl, SemOp)

Mixed financing (loan/subsidy) granted by Action Logement as part of the national Action Coeur de Ville program to support major restructuring and overall adaptation operations of existing social rental housing, with a view to reintroducing an offer equivalent to new production onto the market and integrated into the overall project carried by the eligible municipality. The maximum financing in long-term loan and subsidy is capped at the amount of eligible works, including related fees, up to 500 € including tax per m2 of living space.

Period: Mar 24, 2021 – —

Fondo Salvaguardia imprese

Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy · Nazionale

Who can apply Impresa

Cos'è Il Fondo è stato istituto con il decreto-legge 19 maggio 2020, n. 34, art. 43 recante “Misure urgenti in materia di salute, sostegno al lavoro e all’economia, nonché di politiche sociali connesse all’emergenza epidemiologica da COVID-19”, con una dotazione di 300 milioni di euro. La legge 30 dicembre 2020, n. 178 (legge di bilancio 2021) ha stanziato il rifinanziamento di 250 milioni di euro per il 2021 e di 100 milioni di euro per ciascuno degli anni dal 2022 al 2035. Il Fondo acquisisce partecipazioni di minoranza, nel capitale di rischio di imprese in difficoltà economico-finanziaria che propongono un piano di ristrutturazione per garantire la continuità di impresa e salvaguardare l’occupazione e finanzia programmi di ristrutturazione anche attraverso il trasferimento di impresa. Con Decreto ministeriale 14 settembre 2022, pubblicato sulla G. U. n. 251 del 26 ottobre 2022, è stato modificato il decreto ministeriale 29 ottobre 2020 recante la definizione dei criteri e delle modalità di gestione e di funzionamento del Fondo. A chi si rivolge Imprese che hanno avviato un confronto presso la struttura per la crisi d’impresa del Ministero dello sviluppo economico, imprese in difficoltà economico finanziaria: ai sensi degli orientamenti comunitari (paragrafo 2.2 della Comunicazione 2014/C 249/01) oppure con flussi di cassa prospettici inadeguati a far fronte regolarmente alle obbligazioni pianificate (stato di difficoltà non ai sensi del paragrafo 2.2 della Comunicazione 2014/C 249/01), imprese che soddisfano almeno una delle seguenti condizioni: titolari di marchi storici di interesse nazionale, società di capitali con numero di dipendenti superiore a 250 (dato consolidato comprensivo dei lavoratori a termine, degli apprendisti e dei lavoratori con contratto di lavoro subordinato a tempo parziale, impiegati in unità locali dislocate sul territorio nazionale), detengono beni e rapporti di rilevanza strategica per l’interesse nazionale, indipendentemente dal numero degli occupati. Cosa prevede Il Fondo effettua investimenti diretti nel capitale di rischio alle seguenti condizioni: la partecipazione diretta acquisita (Equity) deve essere di minoranza, l'intervento complessivo per singola operazione non può superare l’ammontare di 10 milioni di euro, l’operazione di investimento è effettuata unitamente e contestualmente a: investitori privati indipendenti che apportano almeno il 30% delle risorse previste (nel caso di operazioni a favore di imprese in difficoltà non ai sensi degli orientamenti comunitari), all’impresa proponente che garantisce un contributo proprio pari ad almeno il 25% per le piccole imprese, 40% medie imprese e 50% grandi imprese (nel caso di operazioni a favore di imprese in difficoltà ai sensi degli orientamenti comunitari) Exit a 5 anni con condizioni di uscita definite già nell’operazione di investimento. In aggiunta o in alternativa all’acquisizione della partecipazione il Fondo può realizzare investimenti in quasi equity.

Period: Feb 2, 2021 – —

Create a quality social homeownership offer in the city center

France · FR

Who can apply Etablissement public dont services de l'Etat · Entreprise publique locale (Sem, Spl, SemOp)

Mixed financing (loan and grant) awarded within the framework of the national Action Cœur de Ville program for the production of a social homeownership offer, as part of the overall project carried out by the eligible municipality. The characteristics of the financing vary according to the production methods (VEFA/VIR; PSLA; BRS; Démembrement Accession; SCI APP) and the type of operations: Acquisition-improvement of entire buildings. Acquisition of premises or entire buildings for their transformation into housing. Demolition-reconstruction of housing or premises for their transformation into housing. Construction of residential buildings in vacant lots, following a previous demolition.

Create a quality social and intermediate rental housing offer in the city center

France · FR

Who can apply Entreprise publique locale (Sem, Spl, SemOp)

Funding granted as part of the national Action Cœur de Ville Program for the production of a new subsidized rental offer in the social and intermediate housing stock, as part of the overall project supported by the eligible municipality. The characteristics of the funding vary according to the type of operation: Acquisition-improvement of entire buildings; Acquisition of premises or entire buildings with a view to their transformation into housing; Demolition-reconstruction of housing or premises with a view to their transformation into housing; Construction of apartment buildings on vacant lots, following a previous demolition.

Comune di Pedivigliano - Fondo di sostegno ai comuni marginali

Comune di Pedivigliano · Calabria

Who can apply Impresa

Cos'è Il bando prevede la concessione di contributi a fondo perduto per il sostegno alle attività economiche e il ripopolamento del territorio, finanziati dal fondo comuni marginali per le annualità 2021, 2022 e 2023. A chi si rivolge Il bando è rivolto a: 1. aspiranti imprenditori e imprese che intendono avviare nuove attività economiche , commerciali, artigianali o agricole o attivare nuove unià' locali nel territorio comunale,2: persone fisiche che trasferiscono la propria residenza o dimora abituale nel comune acquistando o ristrutturando un immobile. Tutti i soggetti devono possedere i requisiti di onorabilità e regolarità contributiva (DURC). Cosa prevede L'incentivo prevede la concessione di contributi a fondo perduto a valere sulle tre annualità del Fondo comuni marginali (2021/2022/2023). Il bando è emanato in attuazione del DPCM 30 settembre 2021 e nel rispetto del regolamento (UE) n. 2023/2831 (o 1407/2013) relativo agli Aiuti De Minimis.

Period: Jan 1, 2021 – —

Comune di Rocchetta a Volturno - Fondo di sostegno Aree interne 2021

Comune di Rocchetta a Volturno · Molise

Who can apply Impresa

Cos'è Il bando prevede la concessione di contributi a valere sul Fondo di sostegno alle Attività economiche, artigianali e commerciali per gli anni dal 2020 al 2022 (FSC 2014-2020) per Comune di Rocchetta a Volturno. A chi si rivolge Il bando è rivolto alle micro, piccole e medie imprese. Cosa prevede L'agevolazione consiste in un contributo a fondo perduto per spese generali.

Period: Jan 1, 2021 – —

VASP - Interventi speciali a favore della montagna

Regione Lombardia · Lombardia

Who can apply Ente Pubblico

Cos'è Riparto risorse interventi speciali a favore della montagna da eseguirsi ai sensi della DGR 3962 del 30 novembre 2020. A chi si rivolge Comunità montane. Cosa prevede Risorse alle Comunità montane per interventi speciali a favore della montagna.

Period: Nov 30, 2020 – —

Carry out your local evaluation approach Action Coeur de ville

France · FR

Who can apply Commune · Intercommunalité / Pays · Collectivité d’outre-mer à statut particulier

As part of the local component of the ACV program evaluation, the 222 cities will carry out their own evaluation. It will focus on the projects implemented in their territory. To support them in this process, the Program Directorate provides a local evaluation kit including: methodological advice, a guide to criteria and indicators, and a mapping of available resources.

Period: Nov 5, 2020 – —

Comune di Annicco - Avviso pubblico per contributi a fondo perduto per le spese di gestione sostenute dalle attività economiche commerciali e artigianali - Annualità 2022

Comune di Annicco · Lombardia

Who can apply Impresa

Cos'è Il bando prevede l'erogazione di contributi a fondo perduto a sostegno del commercio e dell'artigianato del Comune di Annicco per l'annualità 2022, come previsto dal Fondo nazionale di sostegno alle attività economiche, artigianali e commerciali. A chi si rivolge Il bando è rivolto alle imprese regolarmente inserite nel Registro delle imprese. Cosa prevede L'agevolazione prevede l'erogazione di contributi a fondo perduto.

Period: Sep 24, 2020 – —

Comune di Beinette - Misure per ristorare le imprese esercenti trasporto scolastico delle perdite di fatturato da Covid19

Comune di Beinette · Piemonte

Who can apply Impresa

Cos'è Misure per ristorare le imprese esercenti servizi di trasporto scolastico delle perdite di fatturato derivanti dall'emergenza epidemiologica COVID-19. A chi si rivolge Le agevolazioni sono rivolte alle imprese esercenti servizi di trasporto scolastico. Cosa prevede E' previsto un ristoro per le perdite di fatturato derivanti dall'emergenza epidemiologica COVID-19.

Period: Jan 1, 2020 – —

Iniziative di marketing territoriale, attrazione degli investimenti, promozione delle produzioni e dei prodotti made in Puglia

Regione Puglia - Dipartimento Sviluppo Economico · Puglia

Who can apply Impresa

Cos'è Contributi per la realizzazione di manifestazioni fieristiche e iscrizioni nel calendario fieristico regionale. A chi si rivolge Soggetto organizzatori di manifestazioni ed eventi fieristici. Cosa prevede Manifestazioni fieristiche.

Period: Jan 1, 2019 – —

FVG - Contributi a favore dell’occupazione di persone svantaggiate

Regione Autonoma Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Who can apply Cooperative/Associazioni Non Profit

Cos'è I contributi hanno lo scopo di favorire l’inserimento lavorativo con contratti di lavoro subordinati di persone svantaggiate, molto svantaggiate o con disabilità e la continuità della loro occupazione presso le cooperative sociali iscritte nella sezione b) dell’Albo regionale delle cooperative sociali della Regione Autonoma Friuli-Venezia Giulia. A chi si rivolge Possono beneficiare dei contributi le cooperative sociali iscritte nella sezione b) dell’Albo regionale delle cooperative sociali della Regione Autonoma Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Cosa prevede La concessione di contributi a copertura di costi salariali del personale svantaggiato, molto svantaggiato e con disabilità assunto (ai sensi dell'articolo 16 del Regolamento attuativo approvato con DPReg 0198/Pres/2017 e ss.mm.ii.) od occupato (articolo 18 del medesimo Regolamento) e di costi del personale dipendente delle cooperative sociali dedicato all'assistenza del personale svantaggiato, molto svantaggiato e con disabilità (articolo 20 del Regolamento).

Period: Sep 7, 2017 – —

Fondo di Garanzia per le Piccole e Medie Imprese

Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy · Nazionale

Who can apply Impresa · Professionista

Cos'è Il Fondo di Garanzia per le PMI è uno strumento istituito con Legge n. 662/96 (art. 2, comma 100, lettera a) e operativo dal 2000. La sua finalità è quella di favorire l’accesso alle fonti finanziarie delle piccole e medie imprese mediante la concessione di una garanzia pubblica che si affianca e spesso si sostituisce alle garanzie reali portate dalle imprese. Grazie al Fondo l’impresa ha la concreta possibilità di ottenere finanziamenti senza garanzie aggiuntive (e quindi senza costi di fidejussioni o polizze assicurative) sugli importi garantiti dal Fondo, che non offre comunque contributi in denaro. Secondo le ultime rilevazioni, oltre il 99% delle imprese ha avuto accesso al finanziamento con la copertura del Fondo in assenza della presentazione di garanzie reali. A chi si rivolge Con il Fondo di garanzia per le piccole e medie imprese, l'Unione europea e lo Stato Italiano affiancano le imprese e i professionisti che hanno difficoltà ad accedere al credito bancario perché non dispongono di sufficienti garanzie. La garanzia pubblica, in pratica, sostituisce le costose garanzie normalmente richieste per ottenere un finanziamento. Cosa prevede La garanzia del Fondo è una agevolazione del Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy, finanziata anche con risorse europee, che può essere attivata solo a fronte di finanziamenti concessi da banche, società di leasing e altri intermediari finanziari. Il Fondo non interviene direttamente nel rapporto tra banca e cliente. Tassi di interesse, condizioni di rimborso ecc., sono lasciati alla contrattazione tra le parti, fermo restando che sulla parte garantita dal Fondo non possono essere acquisite garanzie reali, assicurative o bancarie.

Period: Nov 30, 2015 – —

Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program

United States · US

Who can apply Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Funds may be used to pay expenses associated with providing technical assistance and/or training (TAT) to: Identify and evaluate solutions to water problems relating to source, storage, treatment, or distribution; identify and evaluate solutions to waste problems relating to collection, treatment, or disposal: assist applicants, that have filed a pre-application with RUS, in the preparation of water and/or waste loan and/or grant applications; and/or provide technical assistance and/or training to water/wastewater system personnel that will improve the management, operation and maintenance of water and waste disposal facilities. Grant funds may not be used to duplicate current services, such as those performed by an association’s consultant in developing a project; fund political or lobbying activities; pay for capital assets; purchase real estate or vehicles; improve or renovate office space, or repair and maintain privately owned property; pay the costs for construction, improvement, rehabilitation, modification or operation and maintenance of water, wastewater, and solid waste disposal facilities; and pay costs incurred prior to effective date of grant.

Solid Waste Management Grant Program

United States · US

Who can apply Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Funds may be used to: (a) Provide technical assistance and/or training to reduce the solid waste stream through reduction, recycling, and reuse. (b) Provide training to enhance operator skills in maintaining and operating active landfills. (c) Provide technical assistance and/or training for operators of landfills which are closed or will be closed in the near future with the development/implementation of closure plans, future land use plans, safety and maintenance planning, and closure scheduling within permit requirements. (d) Evaluate current landfill conditions to determine the threats to water resources. (e) Pay the expenses associated with providing the technical assistance and/or training authorized in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section. Grant funds may not be used to: (a) Duplicate current services or replace or substitute support normally provided by other means, such as those performed by an association's consultant in developing a project, including feasibility, design, and cost estimates. (b) Fund political or lobbying activities. (c) Purchase real estate or vehicles, improve or renovate office space, or repair and maintain privately owned property. (d) Pay the costs for construction, improvement, rehabilitation, modification, or operation and maintenance of water, wastewater, and solid waste disposal facilities. (e) Construct or furnish a building. (f) Intervene in the Federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. (g) Sue the Federal Government or any other government entities. (h) Pay for any other costs that are not allowable under 2 CFR part 200 , as adopted by USDA through 2 CFR part 400 . (i) Make contributions or donations to others. (j) Fund projects that duplicate technical assistance given to implement action plans under the National Forest-Dependent Rural Communities Economic Diversification Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 6613 ). Applicants cannot receive both grants made under this part and grants that the Forest Service makes to implement the action plans for five continuous years from the date of grant approval by the Forest Service. (1) The Forest Service helps rural communities that are dependent upon national forest resources diversify existing industries and economies. It establishes rural forestry and economic diversification action teams that prepare technical assistance plans for these rural communities to expand their local economies and reduce their dependence on national forest resources. The Forest Service provides assistance to implement the action plans through grants, loans, cooperative agreements, or contracts. (2) To avoid duplicate assistance, applicants must contact the Forest Service to find out if any geographical areas or local areas in a State have received grants for technical assistance to an economically disadvantaged community. These areas are defined as national forest-dependent communities under 7 U.S.C. 6612 . Applicants will provide documentation to the Forest Service and Rural Utilities Service that they have contacted each agency. (k) To pay an outstanding judgment obtained by the United States in a Federal Court (other than in the United States Tax Court), which has been recorded. An applicant will be ineligible to receive a loan or grant until the judgment is paid in full or otherwise satisfied. (l) Recruit applications for the RUS's water and waste loan or any other loan or grant program. Grant funds cannot be used to create new business; however, they can be used to assist with application preparation.