The Rural Business-Cooperative Service is offering this grant to provide technical assistance to Socially-Disadvantaged Groups in rural areas. This Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG) program aims to support Rural Development’s mission of enhancing the quality of life for rural Americans by directing resources to those most in need. It is specifically designed for Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers. With $3,000,000 in competitive funds available, this grant is for the purpose of empowering these organizations to deliver crucial support and resources, fostering economic vitality and improved living conditions within socially disadvantaged communities across rural America.
Opportunity ID: 327828
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RBCS-SDGG-2020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.871 — Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 09, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $175,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, Cooperative Development Centers that serve socially disadvantaged groups |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: |
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service announces the availability of $3,000,000 in competitive grant funds for the FY 2020 Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG) program. The purpose of this program is to provide technical assistance to Socially-Disadvantaged Groups in rural areas. Eligible applicants include Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers. This program supports Rural Development’s (RD) mission of improving the quality of life for rural Americans and commitment to directing resources to those who most need them. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SDGG Program Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Program Management Division
Phone 202-720-1400 Email:arti.kshirsagar@usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 327828 Full Announcement-Federal Register Announcement -> 2020-13736.pdf
Folder 327828 Other Supporting Documents-Application Tools -> SDGG 2020 Application Checklist.pdf
Folder 327828 Other Supporting Documents-Application Tools -> SDGG 2020 Application Template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Program Management Division Phone 202-720-1400 Email: arti.kshirsagar@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.871 | PKG00262313 | Jun 25, 2020 | Aug 10, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327828 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
327828 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
327828 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
327828 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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