The USDA Rural Development program offers the Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) with the primary objective of enhancing economic conditions across rural areas. This competitive annual grant empowers individuals and entities by providing assistance for the startup, expansion, and operational improvement of rural cooperatives and other business ventures. Funds are awarded to Rural Cooperative Development Centers, which subsequently deliver vital technical assistance to eligible applicants. The overarching purpose of this grant is to cultivate robust economic development, foster job creation, and build more resilient communities in underserved rural regions through strategic investment in cooperative and business growth initiatives.
Opportunity ID: 327995
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RBCS-RCDG-2020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Cooperative Development Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 29 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.771 — Rural Cooperative Development Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 02, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 02, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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:
Program Management Division
(202)720-1400 Email:CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 327995 Full Announcement-Federal Register Notice -> 2020-14286.pdf
Folder 327995 Other Supporting Documents-Applicant Tools -> FY20 RCDG Third-party In-Kind Match Verification Template.pdf
Folder 327995 Other Supporting Documents-Applicant Tools -> FY20 RCDG Application Template.pdf
Folder 327995 Other Supporting Documents-Applicant Tools -> FY20 RCDG Third-Party Cash Match Verification Template.pdf
Folder 327995 Other Supporting Documents-Applicant Tools -> FY20 RCDG Applicant In Kind Match Verification Template.pdf
Folder 327995 Other Supporting Documents-Applicant Tools -> FY20 RCDG Application Checklist.pdf
Folder 327995 Other Supporting Documents-Applicant Tools -> FY20 RCDG Applicant Cash Match Verification Template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Program Management Division (202)720-1400 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 | PKG00262434 | Jul 02, 2020 | Aug 03, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327995 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
327995 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
327995 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
