Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG)
Post Date
May 24th 2013
Application Due Date
July 10th 2013
Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than July 15, 2013, to be eligible for FY 2013 grant funding. You may also hand carry your application to one of our field offices, but it must be received by clos
Funding Opportunity Number
RDBCP-RCDG-2013
CFDA Number(s)
10.771
Funding Instrument Type(s)
Grant
Funding Activity Categories
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.
Number of Awards
30
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
You must be a nonprofit corporation or an institution of higher education to apply for this program. Public bodies and individuals are not eligible to apply for the RCDG program.
Funding
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Estimated Total Funding:
$6500000
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Award Range:
$None - $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
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Agency
Department of Agriculture
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Office:
Business and Cooperative Programs
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Agency Contact:
Program Manager
Phone 202-690-1376 -
Agency Mailing Address:
Program Contact
- Agency Email Address:
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