This Rural Business Development Grant, offered by the Rural Development Department, is specifically designed to foster economic growth and create new employment opportunities across rural regions. The core purpose of this program is to provide essential grant funding to eligible organizations and projects committed to enhancing the economic vitality of these communities. Applications will be rigorously evaluated and will compete within two distinct categories: business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants. These funds are intended to support a diverse array of crucial business and community initiatives that directly contribute to the sustainable development and prosperity of rural America. The grant aims to empower local enterprises and community projects to thrive, ultimately leading to stronger rural economies.
Opportunity ID: 335950
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-RBDG-2022 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | This program is designed to provide technical assistance and training for small rural businesses. Small means that the business has fewer than 50 new workers and less than $1 million in gross revenue. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 450 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.351 — Rural Business Development Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2022 Complete applications may be submitted in paper or electronic format and must be received by 4:30 p.m. localtime on February 28, 2022, in the USDA Rural Development State Office for the State where the Project is located. Late submissions will not be considered |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2022 Complete applications may be submitted in paper or electronic format and must be received by 4:30 p.m. localtime on February 28, 2022, in the USDA Rural Development State Office for the State where the Project is located. Late submissions will not be considered |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Rural public entities including, but not limited to:Towns, Communities, State agencies, Authorities, Nonprofit corporations, Institutions of higher education, Federally-recognized tribes, Rural cooperatives (if organized as a private nonprofit corporation). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: |
The purpose of the program is to promote economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds to eligible entities. Applications will compete in two separate categories, business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants, for use in funding various business and community projects that serve rural areas. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to program Web site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cindy Mason
Program Manager Email:cindy.mason@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Correction to program web site link. | Sep 28, 2021 | |
| 09/28/2021 – Corrected web site link. | Sep 27, 2021 | |
| Sep 27, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-RBDG-2022 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | This program is designed to provide technical assistance and training for small rural businesses. Small means that the business has fewer than 50 new workers and less than $1 million in gross revenue. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 450 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.351 — Rural Business Development Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2022 Complete applications may be submitted in paper or electronic format and must be received by 4:30 p.m. localtime on February 28, 2022, in the USDA Rural Development State Office for the State where the Project is located. Late submissions will not be considered |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2022 Complete applications may be submitted in paper or electronic format and must be received by 4:30 p.m. localtime on February 28, 2022, in the USDA Rural Development State Office for the State where the Project is located. Late submissions will not be considered |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Rural public entities including, but not limited to:Towns, Communities, State agencies, Authorities, Nonprofit corporations, Institutions of higher education, Federally-recognized tribes, Rural cooperatives (if organized as a private nonprofit corporation). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: |
The purpose of the program is to promote economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds to eligible entities. Applications will compete in two separate categories, business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants, for use in funding various business and community projects that serve rural areas. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to program Web site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cindy Mason
Program Manager Email:cindy.mason@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-RBDG-2022 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | This program is designed to provide technical assistance and training for small rural businesses. Small means that the business has fewer than 50 new workers and less than $1 million in gross revenue. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 450 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.351 — Rural Business Development Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2022 Complete applications may be submitted in paper or electronic format and must be received by 4:30 p.m. localtime on February 28, 2022, in the USDA Rural Development State Office for the State where the Project is located. Late submissions will not be considered |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Private institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Rural public entities including, but not limited to:Towns, Communities, State agencies, Authorities, Nonprofit corporations, Institutions of higher education, Federally-recognized tribes, Rural cooperatives (if organized as a private nonprofit corporation). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: |
The purpose of the program is to promote economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds to eligible entities. Applications will compete in two separate categories, business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants, for use in funding various business and community projects that serve rural areas. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-business-development-grants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cindy Mason
Program Manager Email:cindy.mason@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-RBDG-2022 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | This program is designed to provide technical assistance and training for small rural businesses. Small means that the business has fewer than 50 new workers and less than $1 million in gross revenue. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 450 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.351 — Rural Business Development Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2022 Complete applications may be submitted in paper or electronic format and must be received by 4:30 p.m. localtime on February 28, 2022, in the USDA Rural Development State Office for the State where the Project is located. Late submissions will not be considered |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Private institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Rural public entities including, but not limited to:Towns, Communities, State agencies, Authorities, Nonprofit corporations, Institutions of higher education, Federally-recognized tribes, Rural cooperatives (if organized as a private nonprofit corporation). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: |
The purpose of the program is to promote economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds to eligible entities. Applications will compete in two separate categories, business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants, for use in funding various business and community projects that serve rural areas. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-business-development-grants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cindy Mason
Program Manager Email:cindy.mason@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 335950 Other Supporting Documents-Application Toolkit -> FY 2022 RBDG Application Toolkit.pdf
Folder 335950 Other Supporting Documents-Application Toolkit -> FY22 RBDG NOSA published 9-27-21.pdf
Folder 335950 Other Supporting Documents-Application Toolkit -> 1970-A Exhibit C_Environmental Checklist.pdf
Folder 335950 Other Supporting Documents-Application Toolkit -> 1940-Q 1_Certification Agreement.pdf
Folder 335950 Other Supporting Documents-Application Toolkit -> RD 400-1_Equal Opportunity Agreement.pdf
Folder 335950 Other Supporting Documents-Application Toolkit -> RD400-4_Assurance Agreement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Cindy Mason Program Manager Email: cindy.mason@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.351 | PKG00269116 | Sep 27, 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
335950 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
335950 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
335950 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
335950 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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