This grant is for qualified private, nonprofit, and public (including tribal) intermediary organizations to provide essential financial and technical assistance, fostering capacity development in rural communities. The Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) aims to empower these intermediaries to establish robust programs. Grantees will support recipients in undertaking crucial projects spanning housing, community facilities, and broader community and economic development, ultimately benefiting local populations. A matching fund requirement, at least equal to the grant amount, ensures shared commitment and sustainability. Individual grants range from $50,000 to $500,000, empowering intermediaries to drive significant local impact and growth.
Opportunity ID: 354717
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-RD-HCFP-RCDI-2024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.446 — Rural Community Development Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 05, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 10, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The intermediary organization must have been legally organized for a minimum of 3 years and have at least 3 years prior experience working with private nonprofit community-based housing and development organizations, low-income rural communities, or tribal organizations in the areas of housing, community facilities, or community and economic development. The Intermediary will be required to provide matching funds in an amount at least equal to the RCDI grant. The respective minimum and maximum grant amounts per Intermediary are $50,000 and $500,000. The Recipient and Beneficiary, but not the Intermediary, must be located in a city or town that has a population of 50,000 or less inhabitants. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Housing Service |
| Description: |
Technical Assistance & Training Grant
Qualified private, nonprofit and public (including tribal) intermediary organizations proposing to carry out financial and technical assistance programs will be eligible to receive the funding. The RCDI structure requires the intermediary (grantee) to provide a program of financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop their capacity and ability to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development. The recipients will, in turn, provide programs that will support their communities (beneficiaries). The Intermediary will be required to provide matching funds in an amount at least equal to the RCDI grant. The respective minimum and maximum grant amounts per Intermediary are $50,000 and $500,000. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Notice of Funding Availability for the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shirley J Stevenson
Community Programs Specialist Phone 2022059685 Email:shirley.stevenson@usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shirley J Stevenson Community Programs Specialist Phone 2022059685 Email: shirley.stevenson@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.446 | PKG00286926 | Jun 10, 2024 | Jul 10, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
354717 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
354717 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
354717 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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