Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service announces the availability of $3,000,000 in competitive grant funds for the FY 2019 Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG) program.
The purpose of this program is to provide technical assistance to Socially-Disadvantaged Groups in rural areas.
Eligible applicants include Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers.
This program supports Rural Development’s (RD) mission of improving the quality of life for rural Americans and commitment to directing resources to those who most need them.
The purpose of this program is to provide technical assistance to Socially-Disadvantaged Groups in rural areas.
Eligible applicants include Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers.
This program supports Rural Development’s (RD) mission of improving the quality of life for rural Americans and commitment to directing resources to those who most need them.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Business and Cooperative Programs
Estimated Funding: $3,000,000
Office: Business and Cooperative Programs
Estimated Funding: $3,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
SDGG Program Website
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, Cooperative Development Centers that serve socially disadvantaged groups
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/socially-disadvantaged-groups-grant
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
CP Grants
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2019-04-09
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2019-07-03
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