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.
Grants are awarded competitively on an annual basis to Rural Cooperative Development Centers who in turn provide technical assistance to individuals and entities.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Business and Cooperative Programs
Estimated Funding: $6,500,000
Office: Business and Cooperative Programs
Estimated Funding: $6,500,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
RCDG Program Web Site
Additional Information of 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.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_RCDG.html
Contact:
Program ManagerPhone 202-690-1376
Agency Email Description:
Program Contact
Agency Email:
CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2013-05-24
Application Due Date:
2013-07-10
Archive Date:
2013-08-09
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