Rural Cooperative Development Grants
The purpose of the RCDG program, under assistance listing number 10.771, is to enable nonprofit institutions to establish and operate centers for rural cooperative development (Center). The primary objective of the program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by helping nonprofit organizations that in turn provide technical assistance to start, expand, or improve cooperatives and mutually owned businesses in rural areas.
Eligibility
Applications will only be accepted from nonprofit institutions. A “nonprofit institution” is defined as any organization or institution, including an accredited institution of higher education, no part of the net earnings of which inures, or may lawfully inure, to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements in 7 CFR 4284.520(a). Applicants are ineligible for assistance through this program if one or more of the items defined in 7 CFR 4284.520(b) occurs.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Application requirements
- 1Apply through Grants.gov (SAM.gov registration required).
- 2Cost sharing / matching funds required.
How to apply
Apply online at https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363088 via Grants.gov. Agency contact: Adam Hoque Grantor — [email protected].