The USDA Rural Development Cooperative Agreement Program is offering grants to support regional economic development planning in rural communities through the Rural Economic Development Innovation (REDI) initiative. Administered by the Rural Development Innovation Center in partnership with the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, this opportunity aims to implement recommendations from the Rural Prosperity Task Force report. Projects should focus on enhancing infrastructure, fostering partnerships, and promoting innovation to strengthen rural economies and improve quality of life. Key strategies include achieving e-Connectivity, developing the rural economy, harnessing technological innovation, supporting a rural workforce, and enhancing overall quality of life. The application deadline is September 5, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 308401
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RD-RDCA-REDI2018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Development Cooperative Agreement Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development (Agency) is seeking applications to support regional economic development planning efforts in rural communities under the Rural Economic Development Innovation (REDI) initiative. This funding opportunity will be administered by the Rural Development Innovation Center, in partnership with the Rural Business-Cooperative Service. The Agency encourages applications that will support recommendations made in the Rural Prosperity Task Force report to help improve life in rural America (www.usda.gov/ruralprosperity). Applicants are encouraged to consider projects that provide measurable results in helping |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.890 — Rural Development Cooperative Agreement Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2018 The deadline for receipt of a complete application is midnight Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, September 5, via www.grants.gov. The Agency will not consider any application received after the deadline. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 05, 2018 The deadline for receipt of a complete application is midnight Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, September 5, via www.grants.gov. The Agency will not consider any application received after the deadline. |
| Archive Date: | Oct 05, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicant Eligibility: Federally recognized Tribes, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, or private organizations with a demonstrated national structure and/or capacity to deliver and support multiple rural planning activities across the nation are eligible applicants. Entities are not eligible if they have been debarred or suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal assistance programs under Executive Order 12549, ‘‘Debarment and Suspension.’’ |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: |
The Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development (Agency) is seeking applications to support regional economic development planning efforts in rural communities under the Rural
Economic Development Innovation (REDI) initiative. This funding opportunity will be administered by the Rural Development Innovation Center, in partnership with the Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
The Agency encourages applications that will support recommendations made in the Rural Prosperity Task Force report to help improve life in rural America (www.usda.gov/ruralprosperity). Applicants are encouraged to consider projects that provide measurable results in helping
rural communities build robust and sustainable economies through strategic investments in infrastructure, partnerships, and innovation. Key strategies include: • Achieving e-Connectivity for Rural America. • Developing the Rural Economy. • Harnessing Technological Innovation. • Supporting a Rural Workforce. • Improving Quality of Life. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Information |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christine Sorensen
Regional Coordinator 202-568-9832 Email:christine.sorensen@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christine Sorensen Regional Coordinator 202-568-9832 Email: christine.sorensen@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.890 | PKG00244539 | Aug 17, 2018 | Sep 05, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
308401 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
308401 SF424B-1.1.pdf
308401 SF424A-1.0.pdf
308401 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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