Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant

Provides technical assistance to small, minority agricultural producers through eligible minority cooperatives and minority associations of cooperatives.

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Related Programs

Rural Cooperative Development Grants

Department of Agriculture

Agency: Department of Agriculture

Office: Business and Cooperative Programs

Estimated Funding: $1,463,000

Who's Eligible

Others - see "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification

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Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Link to program website.

Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible applicants are minority cooperatives or minority associations of cooperatives.

Individuals are not eligible for this program.

Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/coops/ssdpg/ssdpg.htm

Contact:
Melinda MartinPhone 202-720-8460

Agency Email Description:
Program Contact

Agency Email:
CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov

Date Posted:
2009-06-25

Application Due Date:
2009-08-10

Archive Date:
2009-09-09

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