The Department of Agriculture is offering the Rural Cooperative Development Grant to assist in the startup, expansion, or improvement of rural cooperatives and businesses in rural areas. This grant is awarded to Rural Cooperative Development Centers who provide technical assistance to individuals and entities, aiming to enhance the economic conditions of rural communities. The application deadline for the current cycle is Jun 20, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 282595
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-RCDG-2016 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Cooperative Development Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 39 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.771 — Rural Cooperative Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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:
Grants Division
Phone 2026901374 Email:cpgrants@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Division Phone 2026901374 Email: cpgrants@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 | PKG00222053 | Mar 25, 2016 | Jun 20, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
282595 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
282595 Project-1.0.pdf
282595 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
282595 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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