The Rural Business-Cooperative Service is offering $3,000,000 in competitive grant funds through its Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG) program. This grant is for the purpose of providing crucial technical assistance to socially-disadvantaged groups residing in rural areas. The Agency is particularly encouraging proposals that focus on projects based in or serving census tracts with poverty rates equal to or greater than 20 percent. This strategic emphasis aligns with Rural Development’s broader mission to enhance the quality of life for rural Americans and ensure resources are directed to communities with the greatest need. Eligible applicants include Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers, empowering them to support underserved populations.
Opportunity ID: 294476
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-SDGG-2017 |
| 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 07, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $175,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| 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 2017 Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG) program, formerly known as the Small Socially-Disadvantaged Producer Grant program, as authorized by section 310B (e)(11) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932 (e)(11)). We are requesting proposals from applicants who will provide technical assistance to socially-disadvantaged groups in rural areas. The Agency is encouraging applications that direct grants to projects based in or serving census tracts with poverty rates greater than or equal to 20 percent. This emphasis will support 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. Eligible applicants include Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SDGG FY 2017 NOFA |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rural Development – Cooperative Programs
(202)690-1374 Email:CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 294476 Other Supporting Documents-Application Tools -> SDGG 2017 Application Checklist.pdf
Folder 294476 Other Supporting Documents-Application Tools -> SDGG 2017 Application Template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Rural Development – Cooperative Programs (202)690-1374 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.871 | PKG00233049 | Jun 07, 2017 | Jul 25, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294476 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294476 SF424A-1.0.pdf
294476 SF424B-1.1.pdf
294476 AD_3030_1_1-1.1.pdf
294476 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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