| Program Name: | Socially Disadvantaged Groups 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://go.usa.gov/xzD58 | |
| Briefly Describe the Purpose of the Program | ||
| The primary objective of the Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant program is to provide technical assistance to socially disadvantaged groups through cooperatives and Cooperative Development Centers | ||
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| Eligibility Requirements or Restrictions | ||
| Open to: Rural cooperatives and cooperative development centers that majority of board is from a socially disadvantaged group. | ||
| Application Deadline: Annually; FY 2024 – June 3, 2024 | ||
| Application Guidelines: | ||
| Funding Cap Per Application or Fiscal Year Program Funding: Total funding: $3,00,000 | ||
| How Must Funds Be Used: | ||
| Funds can be used for feasibility studies, business plans, strategic planning, and leadership training. | ||
USDA – Community and Economic Development – Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grantsadmin_iira2024-05-23T14:26:49-05:00