Program Name: Rural Cooperative Development Grants  
Organization: United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Development  
Address: 2118 W. Part Court, Suite A, Champaign, IL 61821  
Phone: 217-403-6200  
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Website: https://tinyurl.com/383r77nt  
Briefly Describe the Purpose of the Program  
Helps establish and operate cooperative development centers. Cooperative development centers provide technical assistance, conduct feasibility studies, develop business plans, provide training, and facilitate strategic planning.  
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Eligibility Requirements or Restrictions

Open to: Nonprofits and institutions of higher education. Centers can be in any area, but must serve areas with populations of 50,000 or fewer. Terms and Conditions: Maximum grant is $200,000 with a 25 percent matching requirement of total project costs.

Application Deadline: Rolling bases
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