The Rural Cooperative Development Program is offering the Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) to significantly improve the economic conditions of rural areas across the nation. This grant is designed to assist individuals and various entities with the crucial startup, expansion, or operational enhancement of rural cooperatives and other vital business ventures. Grants are awarded competitively each year to qualified Rural Cooperative Development Centers. These centers, in turn, leverage the funding to provide comprehensive technical assistance, expert guidance, and resources directly to the individuals and entities working diligently to strengthen rural economies. The RCDG aims to foster sustainable growth, create new opportunities, and build resilient communities by empowering local cooperative and business development.
Opportunity ID: 175493
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-2012-RCDG |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The primary objective of the RCDG program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by assisting individuals or entities in the startup, expansion or operational improvement of rural cooperatives and other business entities. Grants are awarded competitively on an annual basis to Rural Cooperative Development Centers who in turn provide technical assistance to individuals and entities. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.771 — Rural Cooperative Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 08, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 08, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 06, 2012 Applications may be submitted in electronic or paper format. If you want to submit an electronic application, |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 06, 2012 Complete paper applications must be in the USDA Rural Development State Office by the deadline date, 4 p.m. local time. Electronic applications submitted through Grants.gov will be accepted by the system through midnight eastern time on the deadline date. Late applications will not be considered for FY2012 funding. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 05, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $175,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | You must be a nonprofit corporation or an institution of higher education to apply for this program. Public bodies and individuals are not eligible to apply for the RCDG program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: | The primary objective of the RCDG program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by assisting individuals or entities in the startup, expansion or operational improvement of rural cooperatives and other business entities. Grants are awarded competitively on an annual basis to Rural Cooperative Development Centers who in turn provide technical assistance to individuals and entities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Information |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy Cavanaugh
Phone 202-720-8460 Email:CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Close date update. | Jun 08, 2012 | |
| Jun 08, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-2012-RCDG |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The primary objective of the RCDG program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by assisting individuals or entities in the startup, expansion or operational improvement of rural cooperatives and other business entities. Grants are awarded competitively on an annual basis to Rural Cooperative Development Centers who in turn provide technical assistance to individuals and entities. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.771 — Rural Cooperative Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 08, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 08, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 06, 2012 Applications may be submitted in electronic or paper format. If you want to submit an electronic application, |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 06, 2012 Complete paper applications must be in the USDA Rural Development State Office by the deadline date, 4 p.m. local time. Electronic applications submitted through Grants.gov will be accepted by the system through midnight eastern time on the deadline date. Late applications will not be considered for FY2012 funding. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 05, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $175,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | You must be a nonprofit corporation or an institution of higher education to apply for this program. Public bodies and individuals are not eligible to apply for the RCDG program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: | The primary objective of the RCDG program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by assisting individuals or entities in the startup, expansion or operational improvement of rural cooperatives and other business entities. Grants are awarded competitively on an annual basis to Rural Cooperative Development Centers who in turn provide technical assistance to individuals and entities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Information |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy Cavanaugh
Phone 202-720-8460 Email:CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-2012-RCDG |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The primary objective of the RCDG program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by assisting individuals or entities in the startup, expansion or operational improvement of rural cooperatives and other business entities. Grants are awarded competitively on an annual basis to Rural Cooperative Development Centers who in turn provide technical assistance to individuals and entities. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.771 — Rural Cooperative Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 08, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 06, 2012 Applications may be submitted in electronic or paper format. If you want to submit an electronic application, |
| Archive Date: | Sep 05, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $175,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | You must be a nonprofit corporation or an institution of higher education to apply for this program. Public bodies and individuals are not eligible to apply for the RCDG program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | The primary objective of the RCDG program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by assisting individuals or entities in the startup, expansion or operational improvement of rural cooperatives and other business entities. Grants are awarded competitively on an annual basis to Rural Cooperative Development Centers who in turn provide technical assistance to individuals and entities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Information |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy Cavanaugh
Phone 202-720-8460 Email:CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 175493 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2012 rcdg nofa ofr 6-7-12.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Amy Cavanaugh Phone 202-720-8460 Email: CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00126110 | Jun 08, 2012 | Aug 06, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
175493 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
175493 Project-1.0.pdf
175493 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
175493 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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