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USDA Rural Cooperative Development Grants for Nonprofit Institutions

The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking applications for the Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG) program to support rural economic development. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Program Overview: - Funding for nonprofit institutions, including accredited higher education institutions, to establish and operate centers providing technical assistance for rural cooperatives and mutually owned businesses - Focus on starting, expanding, or improving cooperatives in rural areas - Funding Details: - Total anticipated program funding: $5,000,000 - Individual awards: $200,000 to $1,000,000 - Approximately 12 awards expected - Cost-sharing/matching requirement: 25% of total award cost (5% for 1994 Institutions) - Eligibility: - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations serving rural areas - Must meet eligibility requirements as specified in 7 CFR 4284.520(a) - Products/Services Requested: - Technical assistance services for cooperative development (no specific products or OEMs requested) - Unique Requirements: - Centers must provide technical assistance to rural cooperatives and mutually owned businesses - Semi-annual financial and performance reporting required - Final report due within 120 days after grant completion

Description

The Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG) program aims to improve the economic condition of rural areas by enabling nonprofit institutions to establish and operate centers that provide technical assistance to start, expand, or improve cooperatives and mutually owned businesses in rural areas. The program is funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and offers grants ranging from $200,000 to $1,000,000. Eligible applicants are nonprofit institutions, including accredited institutions of higher education, that meet specific eligibility criteria. The application deadline is July 24, 2026, and the program anticipates awarding approximately 12 grants with a total funding of $5,000,000.

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