The Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) is designed to stimulate economic development and foster job creation specifically within rural areas. This grant program provides financial assistance to eligible entities undertaking projects aimed at enhancing the economic vitality of their communities. Funding is allocated through a competitive application process, divided into two distinct categories: business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants. These grants support a wide range of business and community initiatives crucial for sustainable growth in rural regions, ensuring resources are channeled into impactful projects that uplift local economies and create employment opportunities.
Opportunity ID: 351446
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-RBDG-2024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | This program is designed to provide technical assistance and training for small rural businesses. Small means that the business has fewer than 50 new workers and less than $1 million in gross revenue. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 450 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.351 — Rural Business Development Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2024 Complete applications may be submitted in paper or electronic format and must be received by 4:30 p.m. local time on February 28, 2023, in the USDA Rural Development State Office for the State where the Project is located. Late submissions will not be considered |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2024 Complete applications may be submitted in paper or electronic format and must be received by 4:30 p.m. local time on February 28, 2024, in the USDA Rural Development State Office for the State where the Project is located. Late submissions will not be considered |
| Archive Date: | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Rural public entities including, but not limited to:Towns, Communities, State agencies, Authorities, Nonprofit corporations, Institutions of higher education, Federally-recognized tribes, Rural cooperatives (if organized as a private nonprofit corporation). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: |
The purpose of the program is to promote economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds to eligible entities. Applications will compete in two separate categories, business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants, for use in funding various business and community projects that serve rural areas. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to program Web site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cindy Mason
Program Manager Email:cindy.mason@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Current closing date is February 28, 2024. | Dec 20, 2023 | |
| Corrected submission deadline. | Dec 12, 2023 | |
| Dec 12, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-RBDG-2024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | This program is designed to provide technical assistance and training for small rural businesses. Small means that the business has fewer than 50 new workers and less than $1 million in gross revenue. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 450 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.351 — Rural Business Development Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2024 Complete applications may be submitted in paper or electronic format and must be received by 4:30 p.m. local time on February 28, 2023, in the USDA Rural Development State Office for the State where the Project is located. Late submissions will not be considered |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2024 Complete applications may be submitted in paper or electronic format and must be received by 4:30 p.m. local time on February 28, 2024, in the USDA Rural Development State Office for the State where the Project is located. Late submissions will not be considered |
| Archive Date: | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Rural public entities including, but not limited to:Towns, Communities, State agencies, Authorities, Nonprofit corporations, Institutions of higher education, Federally-recognized tribes, Rural cooperatives (if organized as a private nonprofit corporation). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: |
The purpose of the program is to promote economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds to eligible entities. Applications will compete in two separate categories, business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants, for use in funding various business and community projects that serve rural areas. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to program Web site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cindy Mason
Program Manager Email:cindy.mason@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-RBDG-2024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | This program is designed to provide technical assistance and training for small rural businesses. Small means that the business has fewer than 50 new workers and less than $1 million in gross revenue. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 450 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.351 — Rural Business Development Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2024 Complete applications may be submitted in paper or electronic format and must be received by 4:30 p.m. local time on February 28, 2024, in the USDA Rural Development State Office for the State where the Project is located. Late submissions will not be considered |
| Archive Date: | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Rural public entities including, but not limited to:Towns, Communities, State agencies, Authorities, Nonprofit corporations, Institutions of higher education, Federally-recognized tribes, Rural cooperatives (if organized as a private nonprofit corporation). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: |
The purpose of the program is to promote economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds to eligible entities. Applications will compete in two separate categories, business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants, for use in funding various business and community projects that serve rural areas. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to program Web site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cindy Mason
Program Manager Email:cindy.mason@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-RBDG-2024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | This program is designed to provide technical assistance and training for small rural businesses. Small means that the business has fewer than 50 new workers and less than $1 million in gross revenue. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 450 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.351 — Rural Business Development Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2024 Complete applications may be submitted in paper or electronic format and must be received by 4:30 p.m. local time on February 28, 2023, in the USDA Rural Development State Office for the State where the Project is located. Late submissions will not be considered |
| Archive Date: | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Rural public entities including, but not limited to:Towns, Communities, State agencies, Authorities, Nonprofit corporations, Institutions of higher education, Federally-recognized tribes, Rural cooperatives (if organized as a private nonprofit corporation). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: |
The purpose of the program is to promote economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds to eligible entities. Applications will compete in two separate categories, business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants, for use in funding various business and community projects that serve rural areas. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to program Web site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cindy Mason
Program Manager Email:cindy.mason@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 351446 Full Announcement-Application Materials -> 1970-A Exhibit C_Environmental Checklist.pdf
Folder 351446 Full Announcement-Application Materials -> RD 400-4.pdf
Folder 351446 Full Announcement-Application Materials -> 1940-Q 1_Certification Agreement.pdf
Folder 351446 Full Announcement-Application Materials -> Federal Register Notice 2023-26562 12-4-2023.pdf
Folder 351446 Full Announcement-Application Materials -> RD-400-1.pdf
Folder 351446 Full Announcement-Application Materials -> SF-424.pdf
Folder 351446 Full Announcement-Application Materials -> FY 2024 RBDG Application Toolkit.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Cindy Mason Program Manager Email: cindy.mason@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00284258 | Dec 04, 2023 | Feb 28, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351446 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351446 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351446 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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