This Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program is established with the primary objective of improving the economic condition of rural areas. It achieves this by providing competitive funding to Rural Cooperative Development Centers. These centers, in turn, offer vital technical assistance to individuals and various entities located in rural regions. The support from this grant enables the startup, expansion, or operational enhancement of rural cooperatives and other business entities. This initiative directly contributes to fostering sustainable economic growth and strengthening the overall economic landscape in rural communities.
Opportunity ID: 292793
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-RCDG-2017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Cooperative Development Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 39 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.771 — Rural Cooperative Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 26, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 26, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 25, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| 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:
For Further Information Please Contact Your State Office
Email:CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 292793 Other Supporting Documents-Application Tools -> FY17 RCDG 2017 Application Checklist.pdf
Folder 292793 Other Supporting Documents-Application Tools -> USDA-RCDG-2017 Application Template.pdf
Folder 292793 Other Supporting Documents-Application Tools -> FY17 RCDG Third-Party Cash Match Verification Template.pdf
Folder 292793 Other Supporting Documents-Application Tools -> FY17 RCDG Applicant Cash Match Verification Template.pdf
Folder 292793 Other Supporting Documents-Application Tools -> FY17 RCDG Applicant In Kind Match Verification Template.pdf
Folder 292793 Other Supporting Documents-Application Tools -> FY17 RCDG Third-party In-Kind Match Verification Template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For Further Information Please Contact Your State Office 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 | PKG00231670 | Mar 22, 2017 | May 26, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292793 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
292793 SF424B-1.1.pdf
292793 SF424A-1.0.pdf
292793 AD_3030_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
292793 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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