Opportunity ID: 345646

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RD-RBS-23-01-RISE
Funding Opportunity Title: Rural Innovation Stronger Economies (RISE)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Business and Commerce
Regional Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 10.755 — Rural Innovation Stronger Economy
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jan 27, 2023
Last Updated Date: Jan 27, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 20, 2023 Electronic applications must be received and accepted by no later than11:59 Eastern Time, April 20, 2023, or they will not be considered for funding.

Potential applicants may submit a concept proposal for review by the Agency to https://www.grants.gov by 4:30 p.m. on February 21, 2023 in compliance with 7CFR 4284.1115(a). Submission of a concept proposal is not an application for program funds.

Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 20, 2023 Electronic applications must be received and accepted by no later than11:59 Eastern Time, April 20, 2023, or they will not be considered for funding.

Potential applicants may submit a concept proposal for review by the Agency to https://www.grants.gov by 4:30 p.m. on February 21, 2023 in compliance with 7CFR 4284.1115(a). Submission of a concept proposal is not an application for program funds.

Archive Date: May 20, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $500,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
State governments
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: Eligible Applicants. An eligible applicant must be a rural jobsaccelerator partnership formed after December 20, 2018, and meet the eligibility criteria found in 7 CFR 4284.1112 and this Notice to apply for this program.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Description:

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS, Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), invites applications under the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) program for fiscal year (FY) 2023, subject to the availability of funding. The Agency has $2,000,000 available for the RISE Program for FY 2023. Selected applicants will use Agency grant funds to provide financial assistance in support of innovation centers and job accelerator programs that improve the ability of distressed rural communities to create high wage jobs, accelerate the formation of new businesses, and help rural communities identify and maximize local assets.

Link to Additional Information: RISE Program Web Site
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Rachel Reister
Email:rachel.reister@usda.gov

Version History

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Related Documents

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Rachel Reister
Email: rachel.reister@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.755 PKG00279561 Jan 20, 2023 Apr 20, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

345646 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

345646 SF424B-1.1.pdf

345646 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf

345646 SF424A-1.0.pdf

345646 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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