Rural Cooperative Development Grant

Post Date

March 29th 2016

Application Due Date

June 20th 2016

Funding Opportunity Number

RDBCP-RCDG-2016

CFDA Number(s)

10.771

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture
Business and Commerce

Number of Awards

39

Eligibility Categories

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $5800000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $200000

Grant 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.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Business and Cooperative Programs

• Agency Contact:

  Grants Division
  Phone 2026901374

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Grants Division

• Agency Email Address:

  cpgrants@wdc.usda.gov

• More Information:

  RCDG Program Website