The Rural Development Department is offering this Technical Assistance & Training Grant to strengthen rural communities. This grant is for qualified private, nonprofit, and public (including tribal) intermediary organizations seeking to implement robust financial and technical assistance programs. These programs are designed to enhance the capacity of recipients to undertake crucial projects related to housing, community facilities, or broad community and economic development. Intermediary grantees must provide matching funds equal to the grant amount, fostering sustainable development. Individual grants range from $50,000 to $500,000, with the ultimate goal of empowering recipients to deliver essential services and support to their beneficiaries within rural areas.
Opportunity ID: 347930
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-RD-HCFP-RCDI-2023 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Community Development Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.446 — Rural Community Development Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 04, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 04, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The intermediary organization must have been legally organized for a minimum of 3 years and have at least 3 years prior experience working with private nonprofit community-based housing and development organizations, low-income rural communities, or tribal organizations in the areas of housing, community facilities, or community and economic development. The Intermediary will be required to provide matching funds in an amount at least equal to the RCDI grant. The respective minimum and maximum grant amount per Intermediary are $50,000 and $500,000. The Recipient and Beneficiary, but not the Intermediary, must be located in a city or town that has a population of 50,000 or less inhabitants. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Housing Service |
| Description: |
Technical Assistance & Training Grant
Qualified private, nonprofit and public (including tribal) intermediary organizations proposing to carry out financial and technical assistance programs will be eligible to receive the funding. The RCDI structure requires the intermediary (grantee) to provide a program of financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop their capacity and ability to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development. The recipients will, in turn, provide programs that will support their communities (beneficiaries). The Intermediary will be required to provide matching funds in an amount at least equal to the RCDI grant. The respective minimum and maximum grant amount per Intermediary are $50,000 and $500,000. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Notice of funding of availability for the RCDI grant |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shirley J Stevenson
Community Programs Specialist Phone 2022059685 Email:shirley.stevenson@usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shirley J Stevenson Community Programs Specialist Phone 2022059685 Email: shirley.stevenson@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.446 | PKG00281498 | May 04, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
347930 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
347930 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
347930 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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