MPDG - Frequently Asked Questions

MPDG - How to Apply

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Applicants should thoroughly review the FY 2025 - 2026 MPDG NOFO which outlines the required and recommended documents to submit under the FY 2025 -2026 competition. Application forms and attachments must be submitted...

MPDG - Webinars

How to Apply Webinars- All applicants are welcome to attend any How to Apply session, as they will have the same basic information. The first webinar will have more detailed discussion of...

MPDG - Areas of Persistent Poverty and Historically Disadvantaged Communities

To determine if a project is located in an area of persistent poverty for the purpose of a grant application, please reference either: 

1. List of Areas of Persistent Poverty by Census Tract and County for the MPDG FY 2025- FY...

MPDG - Areas of Persistent Poverty and Historically Disadvantaged Communities

To determine if a project is located in an area of persistent poverty for the purpose of a grant application, please reference either: 

1. List of Areas of Persistent Poverty by Census Tract and County for the MPDG FY 2025- FY 2026...

MPDG - Areas of Persistent Poverty and Historically Disadvantaged Communities

To determine if a project is located in an area of persistent poverty for the purpose of a grant application, please reference either: 

1. List of Areas of Persistent Poverty by Census Tract and County for the MPDG FY 2025- FY 2026...

Rural Areas Defined

A project is designated as urban if it is located within or exactly on the boundary of a 2020 Census-designated Urban Area (UA), and  that UA had a...

Mega Urban and Rural Definitions

The Mega grant program must ensure among recipients: geographical diversity; and, a balance between rural and urban communities.

A project is designated as urban if it is located within or exactly on the boundary of a 2020 Census-designated Urban Area (UA), and ...

INFRA - Additional Guidance

Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance for Applicants

Each applicant to the MPDG opportunity should provide a benefit-cost analysis (BCA) for their proposed project. BCA is a systematic process for identifying, quantifying, and comparing expected...

Rural - Additional Guidance

Each applicant to the MPDG opportunity should provide a benefit-cost analysis (BCA) for their proposed project. BCA is a systematic process for identifying, quantifying, and comparing expected benefits and costs of a potential investment...