Rural Cooperative Development Grant

Funding Opportunity ID: 292793 Opportunity Number: RDBCP-RCDG-2017 Opportunity Title: Rural Cooperative Development GrantOpportunity Category: DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: AgricultureBusiness and CommerceCategory Explanation: CFDA Number(s): 10.771Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationAdditional Information on Eligibility: Agency Code: USDA-rbcsAgency Name: Department of AgricultureBusiness and Cooperative ProgramsPosted Date: Mar 27, 2017Close Date: May 26, 2017Last Updated Date: Mar 27, 2017Award Ceiling: $200,000Award Floor: $0Estimated Total Program Funding: Expected Number of Awards: 39Description: 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.Version: Synopsis 1
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Agriculture Business and Commerce Source Type: funding