The Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program is offered by the Rural Development Department. This grant is for the purpose of significantly improving the economic condition of rural areas across the nation. It achieves this by providing crucial support and technical assistance to individuals and various entities involved in the startup, expansion, or operational enhancement of rural cooperatives and other vital business entities. Grants are awarded through a highly competitive annual process directly to established Rural Cooperative Development Centers. These centers, in turn, are responsible for delivering the necessary technical assistance and guidance to benefit eligible individuals and organizations seeking to bolster rural economies.
Opportunity ID: 235473
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-RCDG-2013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | 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. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.771 — Rural Cooperative Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2013 Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than July 15, 2013, to be eligible for FY 2013 grant funding. You may also hand carry your application to one of our field offices, but it must be received by close of business on the deadline date. Late applications are not eligible for FY 2013 grant funding.
Electronic copies must be received no later than midnight eastern time July 10, 2013, to be eligible for FY 2013 grant funding. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2013 Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than July 15, 2013, to be eligible for FY 2013 grant funding. You may also hand carry your application to one of our field offices, but it must be received by close of business on the deadline date. Late applications are not eligible for FY 2013 grant funding.
Electronic copies must be received no later than midnight eastern time July 10, 2013, to be eligible for FY 2013 grant funding. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 09, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | You must be a nonprofit corporation or an institution of higher education to apply for this program. Public bodies and individuals are not eligible to apply for the RCDG program. |
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 Web Site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Program Manager
Phone 202-690-1376 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: | Program Manager Phone 202-690-1376 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 | PKG00178590 | May 23, 2013 | Jul 10, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
235473 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
235473 Project-1.0.pdf
235473 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
235473 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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