This grant is for qualified organizations aiming to provide financial and technical assistance programs for rural community development. Intermediaries must match the RCDI grant, ranging from $50,000 to $250,000. Recipients will receive support for projects in housing, community facilities, and economic development, enhancing their capacity and abilities. The deadline for applications is on Jul 22, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 284154
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-RD-HCFP-RCDI-2016 |
| 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: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.446 — Rural Community Development Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 26, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 09, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 21, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 is $50,000.00 and $250,000.00. 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: | 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 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 is $50,000 and $250,000. The Intermediary must 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 that will support the community. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY2016 RCDI NOFA |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shirley Stevenson
Community Programs Specialist 202 205-9685 Email:shirley.stevenson@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Non profits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS was included as an eligible applicant. | Jun 09, 2016 | |
| Jun 09, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-RD-HCFP-RCDI-2016 |
| 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: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.446 — Rural Community Development Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 26, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 09, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 21, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 is $50,000.00 and $250,000.00. 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: | 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 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 is $50,000 and $250,000. The Intermediary must 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 that will support the community. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY2016 RCDI NOFA |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shirley Stevenson
Community Programs Specialist 202 205-9685 Email:shirley.stevenson@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-RD-HCFP-RCDI-2016 |
| 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: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.446 — Rural Community Development Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 09, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 21, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 is $50,000.00 and $250,000.00. 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: | 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 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 is $50,000 and $250,000. The Intermediary must 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 that will support the community. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY2016 RCDI NOFA |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shirley Stevenson
Community Programs Specialist 202 205-9685 Email:shirley.stevenson@wdc.usda.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shirley Stevenson Community Programs Specialist 202 205-9685 Email: shirley.stevenson@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.446 | PKG00223797 | May 26, 2016 | Jul 22, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
284154 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
284154 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
284154 SF424B-1.1.pdf
284154 AD_3030-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
284154 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf