Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG)

 

The RBOG program promotes sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs through provision of training and technical assistance for business development, entrepreneurs, and economic development officials and to assist with economic development planning. Rural Development is participating in the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP), which is a new Administration-wide initiative that will accelerate the resurgence of manufacturing and help cultivate an environment for businesses to create well-paying manufacturing jobs in regions across the country. The IMCP is designed to reward communities that demonstrate best practices in attracting and expanding manufacturing by using long-term planning that integrates targeted investments in workforce training, infrastructure, research, and other key assets. The IMCP is being initiated in FY 2013 as EDA, USDA, SBA and EPA each provide funding for regional implementation strategy grants. The agencies will allocate funding through existing programs to advance this critical national priority. Strategies developed by these grants, as well as existing strategies and those otherwise under development, will enhance regionsÂ’ efforts to compete for future proposed large scale IMCP grants (10 to 100 times the size of the implementation strategy grants). These grants will be given to communities with the best strategies for attracting private investment. IMCP partner agencies will coordinate funding across agencies in order to leverage complementary activities while also preventing duplication of efforts. Specific information on how applicants can participate in IMCP can be found at Section V.10 of this Notice.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 07/24/2013 (Archived.)
Program Number
RDBCP-RBOG-2013
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Business and Cooperative Programs
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
40
Other Categories
The RBOG program promotes sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs through provision of training and technical assistance for business development, entrepreneurs, and economic development officials and to assist with economic development planning.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants are: Public bodies, non-profit corporations, Indian Tribes, and rural cooperatives.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Application Procedure
Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than June 28, 2013 to be eligible for FY 2013 grant funding. If you would like to submit an electronic application, your application must be received by June
Deadlines
06/24/2013
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
RBOG Program Manager
Phone 202-690-1376
Website Address
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_RBOG.html
E-mail Address
CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$2,600,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $100,000.00

 


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