Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant (SSDPG)
The primary objective of the SSDPG program is to provide technical assistance to small, socially-disadvantaged agricultural producers through eligible cooperatives and cooperative development centers.
Grants are awarded on a competitive basis.
Grants are awarded on a competitive basis.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Business and Cooperative Programs
Estimated Funding: $2,855,222
Office: Business and Cooperative Programs
Estimated Funding: $2,855,222
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Program Web Site
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Cooperatives and Cooperative Development Centers are eligible to apply for the SSDPG Program.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_SSDPG.html
Contact:
Program ManagerPhone 202-690-1376
Agency Email Description:
Program Contact
Agency Email:
CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2013-06-24
Application Due Date:
2013-07-10
Archive Date:
2013-08-14
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