| 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 | ||
| The Rural Cooperative Development Grant program improves the economic condition of rural areas by helping individuals and businesses start, expand or improve rural cooperatives and other mutually-owned businesses through Cooperative Development Centers. Grants are awarded through a national competition. | ||
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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: Annually: FY 2024 – June 3, 2024 | ||
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| Funding Cap Per Application or Fiscal Year Program Funding: Max grant amount $200,000 | ||
| How Must Funds Be Used: | ||
| Grant and matching funds can be used for developing and operating a Rural Cooperative Development Center. Examples of technical assistance and other services the Centers provide are:
Conducting feasibility studies. Developing business plans. Providing leadership and operational improvement training. Facilitating strategic planning. A Center can be located in any area, but the individuals and business assisted must be located in an eligible rural area. |
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