Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG)

 

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.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 08/09/2013 (Archived.)
Program Number
RDBCP-RCDG-2013
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Business and Cooperative Programs
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
30
Other 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.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
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.
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 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
Deadlines
07/10/2013
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Program Manager
Phone 202-690-1376
Website Address
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_RCDG.html
E-mail Address
CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$6,500,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $200,000.00

 


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