26 West Main Street, PO Box 69, Mohawk, New York 13407
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The Rural Development Loan Fund (RLF) is an economic loan program, created by the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA-RD). It is designed to provide resources in support of economic growth, viability and resiliency in rural communities.
Contact: rrich@mvedd.org for more information
Revolving loan funds are given to small businesses and non-profit organizations.
These businesses and organizations must be located in Fulton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego or Schoharie Counties.
• The loan can be up to $200,000
•Loans can have a payment schedule of up to 60 months.
• The interest rate will be at the prime rate, fixed for the term of the loan.
• In no case will the interest be less than 4%.
Eligible use of proceeds can include, but is not limited to : Land, building purchase and renovation costs, construction of a new facility, purchasing of machinery and equipment, fixed assets and working capital.
Ineligible use of proceeds includes the refinancing of existing debt.
• $200 Application Fee.
• Commitment Fee of 0.5% of loan.
• Closing Fee of 0.5% of loan.
• All out of pocket expenses, including
legal fees, will be paid for by applicant.
• MORECO is a “lender of last resort” and will
not participate in a project where 100%
financing can be obtained through
conventional means.
• 10% will be required from the borrower.
• One job must be created for every $10,000.
• Requires personal guarantees of anyone
owning 20% or more of the business.
• Call our office: (315) 866-4671
Reach out through email: rrich@mvedd.org

You have been awarded a grant, and need financial help implementing and completing your project. MVEDD offers gap financing opportunities for grant awardees that are ready to start their project. This opportunity is opened to both for profit businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Contact: rrich@mvedd.org for more information
The Gap Financing for Grant Awardees Loan Fund is designed to help for profit businesses and nonprofit organizations that have been awarded a grant start their project. Businesses/Organizations must be
located in Fulton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego or Schoharie Counties.
• The loan can be up to $100,000.
• Interest only payments for up to 12c months.
• Awardees to pay off principal when grant funding has been released.
• The interest rate will be fixed at 4%.
Eligible use of proceeds can include, but is not limited to : Land, building purchase and renovation costs, construction of a new facility, purchasing of machinery and equipment, fixed assets and working capital.
Ineligible use of proceeds includes the purchase of "rolling stock" and refinancing of existing debt.
• $200 Application Fee.
• Commitment Fee of 0.5% of loan.
• Closing Fee of 0.5% of loan.
• All out of pocket expenses, including
legal fees, will be paid for by applicant.
• Awardee must show proof of out of pocket match requirements for award
• Requires personal guarantees of anyone
owning 20% or more of the business.
• Call our office: (315) 866-4671
Reach out through email: rrich@mvedd.org

Agri-Smart is aimed at helping farms and agribusinesses (including farmers’ markets), connect with available clean energy incentives and initiatives.
Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc.
26 West Main Street, PO Box 69, Mohawk, New York 13407, United States

Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Location: Herkimer County Community College
About: Farmers & Agribusinesses face unique challenges which can become tomorrow's opportunities. This workshop is intended to create new pathways to innovative solutions and growth, by connecting your needs with the expertise of UAlbany's world-class researchers.
Host: MVEDD & UAlbany