Deadline: 24 July 2018

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for its Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) Program 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.

The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance to improve the economic condition of rural areas through cooperative development.

Grants are awarded competitively on an annual basis to Rural Cooperative Development Centers who in turn provide technical assistance to individuals and entities.

Funding Information

• Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,800,000
• Award Ceiling: $200,000

Eligibility Criteria

• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• Nonprofit corporations and institutions of higher education are eligible to apply for this program. Public bodies, for-profit business and individuals are not eligible.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply online via given website.

For more information, please visit Grants.gov.