The Department of Rural Development is offering this grant to support the establishment or operation of dedicated Centers focused on fostering robust cooperative businesses across rural areas. This grant is for the purpose of providing essential financial assistance to organizations that will empower individuals and entities through expert guidance and resources. The core aim is to facilitate the successful startup, strategic expansion, and continuous operational improvement of cooperative businesses. By investing in these vital support Centers, this initiative seeks to strengthen local economies, create sustainable opportunities, and enhance community well-being in rural regions by ensuring cooperatives thrive from their inception through ongoing development.
Opportunity ID: 55538
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-10-03-RCDG |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Cooperative Development Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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 29, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 09, 2010 You may submit completed applications for grants on paper or electronically by August 9, 2010. Late applications are not eligible for FY 2010 grant funding. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 09, 2010 You may submit completed applications for grants on paper or electronically by August 9, 2010. Late applications are not eligible for FY 2010 grant funding. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 08, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $225,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 1994 Institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: | Provides grant funds to establish or operate a Center to assist individuals or entities in the startup, expansion or operational improvement of cooperative business. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to program announcement and application materials. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tracey Kennedy
Phone 202-720-8460 Email:tracey.kennedy@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tracey Kennedy Phone 202-720-8460 Email: tracey.kennedy@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.771 | RDBCP-10-03-RCDG | Rural Cooperative Deevlopment Grant | PKG00019468 | Jun 25, 2010 | Aug 09, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55538 SF424-2.0.pdf
55538 SF424A-1.0.pdf
55538 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
55538 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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