Commitment to Community: RDFC Grant

Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) is excited to announce its partnership with the Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC) to distribute $3,000 in grants to support community-owned entities, nonprofits, and community-based projects. This initiative aims to promote economic diversification and community vitality by providing funding for sustainable asset building.

RDFC, a North Dakota nonprofit finance and development corporation, is owned by 16 North Dakota rural electric cooperatives, nine rural telecommunication cooperatives, and the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives. Funding for RDFC programs comes from fee income generated by Dakotas America LLC, a development entity providing New Market Tax Credits in the Dakotas.

As an RDFC member, CCEC awarded $3,000 in grant money to eligible organizations within its service territory. These funds are made available yearly to encourage organizations to apply for RDFC’s more extensive loan program, which offers low-interest loans for community-based projects and nonprofit entities.

This year, RDFC awarded Community of Care $1,000 to support Faith Community Nurse (FCN) programming, assisting older adults who wish to remain in their rural Cass County homes. The grant will fund three part-time FCNs who provide essential medical outreach care.

The Arthur Rural Fire Protection District also received $1,000 to complete its new fire hall. This grant will help finish the floors, kitchenette/meeting room, hallway, and bathrooms.

Lastly, Arthur Market LLC was granted $1,000 to support the 2024 farmers/makers markets operations. The funds will cover expenses for live music and family-friendly activities, such as a petting zoo and bouncy water slides.

“Grants through the Rural Development Finance Corporation help support our rural communities and improve the quality of life for our members. Cass County Electric is committed to the communities we serve and proud to be an RDFC member,” said VP of Member and Energy Services, Chad Brousseau.”

For more information about the grants, visit CassCountyElectric.com/RDFC-grant.