Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG)
The primary objective of the RBOG program is to promote sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs.
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: $2,370,000
Office: Business and Cooperative Programs
Estimated Funding: $2,370,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Program Information
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Grants may be made to public bodies, nonprofit corporations, institutions of higher education, Indian tribes on Federal or State reservations and other Federally recognized tribal groups, and cooperatives with members that are primarily rural residents.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_RBOG.html
Contact:
Gail ThunerPhone 202-720-8460
Agency Email Description:
Program Contact
Agency Email:
CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2012-06-07
Application Due Date:
2012-08-06
Archive Date:
2012-09-05
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