This grant is for the purpose of significantly improving the economic condition of rural areas across the nation. The Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program achieves this by offering crucial support to individuals and various entities involved in the startup, expansion, or operational enhancement of rural cooperatives and other vital business entities. Funding is provided annually on a competitive basis directly to eligible Rural Cooperative Development Centers. These centers are then responsible for delivering essential technical assistance to individuals and entities, ensuring effective development and growth. This initiative ultimately aims to strengthen rural economies by fostering robust cooperative and business development.
Opportunity ID: 353391
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RBCS-RCDG-2024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Cooperative Development Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 29 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.771 — Rural Cooperative Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 04, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2024 60 Days Notice |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2024 60 Days Notice |
| Archive Date: | Jul 03, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
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: | RCDG Program Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Program Management Division
(202) 720-1400 Email:Lisa.Sharp@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 353391 Other Supporting Documents-2024 RCDG Supporting Documents -> FY24_RCDG_Third-Party_CashMatch_Verification_Template.pdf
Folder 353391 Other Supporting Documents-2024 RCDG Supporting Documents -> FY24_RCDG_Application_Template.pdf
Folder 353391 Other Supporting Documents-2024 RCDG Supporting Documents -> FY24_RCDG_Application_Checklist.pdf
Folder 353391 Other Supporting Documents-2024 RCDG Supporting Documents -> FY24 RCDG Third-party In-Kind Match Verification Template.pdf
Folder 353391 Other Supporting Documents-2024 RCDG Supporting Documents -> FY24 RCDG Applicant In-Kind Match Verification Template.doc.pdf
Folder 353391 Other Supporting Documents-2024 RCDG Supporting Documents -> FY24 RCDG Applicant Cash Match Verification Template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Program Management Division (202) 720-1400 Email: Lisa.Sharp@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.771 | PKG00285783 | Apr 04, 2024 | Jun 03, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353391 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353391 SF424A-1.0.pdf
353391 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353391 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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