This grant, offered by the Rural Cooperative Development Department, is designed to significantly improve the economic conditions of rural areas. The primary purpose of this grant is to provide comprehensive assistance for the startup, expansion, or operational improvement of rural cooperatives and other crucial business entities. Funds are awarded competitively each year to designated Rural Cooperative Development Centers, who play a vital role in the program. These Centers, in turn, deliver essential technical assistance directly to individuals and various entities engaged in rural development across the nation. This initiative is specifically for fostering robust and sustainable economic growth, empowering rural communities, and creating new opportunities through the strategic development and enhancement of local enterprises.
Opportunity ID: 347753
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RBCS-RCDG-2023 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Cooperative Development Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 29 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.771 — Rural Cooperative Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private 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:
Program Management Division
(202) 720-1400 Email:Lisa.Sharp@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RBCS-RCDG-2023 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Cooperative Development Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 29 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.771 — Rural Cooperative Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private 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:
Program Management Division
(202) 720-1400 Email:Lisa.Sharp@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 347753 Full Announcement-Federal Register Notice -> Federal Register Notice – FY 2023.pdf
Folder 347753 Other Supporting Documents-Application Tools -> FY23_RCDG_Third-Party_CashMatch_Verification_Template.pdf
Folder 347753 Other Supporting Documents-Application Tools -> FY23_RCDG_Application_Template.pdf
Folder 347753 Other Supporting Documents-Application Tools -> FY23_RCDG_ApplicantCash_MatchVerification_Template.pdf
Folder 347753 Other Supporting Documents-Application Tools -> FY23_RCDG_Applicant_In_Kind Match_Verification_Template.pdf
Folder 347753 Other Supporting Documents-Application Tools -> FY23_RCDG_Third-party_In-KindMatchVerification_Template.pdf
Folder 347753 Other Supporting Documents-Application Tools -> FY23_RCDG_Application_Checklist.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Program Management Division (202) 720-1400 Email: Lisa.Sharp@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00281354 | Apr 26, 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
347753 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
347753 SF424A-1.0.pdf
347753 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
347753 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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