The Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge (RPIC) grant is designed to provide comprehensive planning support, technical assistance, and essential training to foster vibrant placemaking activities within rural communities. This funding can significantly enhance capacity for crucial infrastructure like broadband access, aid in the preservation of vital cultural and historic structures, and support the development of essential spaces for transportation, housing, and recreation. Applicants must demonstrate robust existing and proposed partnerships with a diverse array of public, private, philanthropic, Tribal, and community entities. The core purpose of this specific funding announcement is to facilitate the delivery of technical assistance and targeted training programs, guiding communities through the visioning, planning, and effective implementation phases of their rural placemaking efforts.
Opportunity ID: 341609
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RPIC2022 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RPIC COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.890 — Rural Development Cooperative Agreement Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Utilities Service |
| Description: |
The Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge (RPIC) provides planning support, technical assistance, and training to communities to foster placemaking activities in rural communities. Funds can help enhance capacity for broadband access, preserve cultural and historic structures, and support the development of transportation, housing, and recreational spaces. Applicants must demonstrate existing and proposed partnerships with public, private, philanthropic, Tribal and community partners to provide assistance in implementing the placemaking plan. This funding announcement supports the delivery of technical assistance and training in visioning, planning, and assisting communities to implement placemaking efforts in rural communities under the Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Government Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gregory Dale
RD Innovation Center Phone 202-568-9558 Email:RD.RPIC@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 341609 Full Announcement-RPIC2022-Full Announcement- -> 2022_RPIC_NOFA_FederalRegister.pdf
Folder 341609 Other Supporting Documents-2022RPIC Application Checklist -> RPICApplicationChecklist.pdf
Folder 341609 Other Supporting Documents-Other Forms -> RD_Form_400-1 Equal Opportunity.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Gregory Dale RD Innovation Center Phone 202-568-9558 Email: RD.RPIC@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.890 | PKG00275342 | Jun 30, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
341609 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
341609 SF424A-1.0.pdf
341609 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
341609 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
341609 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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