This grant is for qualified private, nonprofit, public, and tribal intermediary organizations. Its purpose is to fund financial and technical assistance programs aimed at developing the capacity of rural communities. Grantees will provide support to recipients undertaking projects in housing, community facilities, or broader community and economic development. These recipients, in turn, will serve their local communities. A key requirement is that intermediaries must provide matching funds equal to the grant amount. Individual grants range from $50,000 to $250,000, empowering organizations to foster sustainable growth and improve living conditions in rural areas.
Opportunity ID: 337891
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-RD-HCFP-RCDI-2022 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Community Development Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.446 — Rural Community Development Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 08, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 08, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | May 19, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments County governments Special district 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 amount per Intermediary is $50,000.00 and $250,000.00. 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 amount per Intermediary is $50,000 and $250,000. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Notice of Solicitation of Applications |
| 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 08, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-RD-HCFP-RCDI-2022 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Community Development Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.446 — Rural Community Development Initiative |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 08, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 08, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | May 19, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments County governments Special district 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 amount per Intermediary is $50,000.00 and $250,000.00. 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 amount per Intermediary is $50,000 and $250,000. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Notice of Solicitation of Applications |
| 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 |
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 | PKG00271959 | Feb 08, 2022 | Apr 19, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
337891 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
337891 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
337891 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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