Rural Cooperative Development Grant
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: $5,800,000
Office: Business and Cooperative Programs
Estimated Funding: $5,800,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
RCDG Program Website
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Not Available
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-cooperative-development-grant-program
Contact:
Grants DivisionPhone 2026901374
Agency Email Description:
Grants Division
Agency Email:
cpgrants@wdc.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2016-03-29
Application Due Date:
2016-06-20
Archive Date:
2016-07-20
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