Rural Cooperative Development Grant
Agency: Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Assistance Listings
- 10.771 -- Rural Cooperative Development Grants
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
For Further Information Please Contact Your State Office
Grants Division
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY17_RCDG_2017_Application_Checklist.docx | USDA RCDG 2017 Application Checklist | Mar 27, 2017 01:58 PM UTC |
| FY17_RCDG_Third-Party_Cash_Match_Verification_Template.docx | USDA RCDG 2017 Third-Party Cash Match Verification Form | Mar 27, 2017 02:01 PM UTC |
| FY17_RCDG_Third-party_In-Kind_Match_Verification_Template.docx | USDA RCDG 2017 Third-Party In-Kind Match Verification Form | Mar 27, 2017 02:00 PM UTC |
| USDA-RCDG-2017_Application_Template.docx | USDA RCDG 2017 Application Template | Mar 27, 2017 01:58 PM UTC |
| FY17_RCDG_Applicant_Cash_Match_Verification_Template.docx | USDA RCDG 2017 Applicant Cash Match Verification Form | Mar 27, 2017 01:59 PM UTC |
| FY17_RCDG_Applicant_In_Kind_Match_Verification_Template.docx | USDA RCDG 2017 Applicant In Kind Match Verification Form | Mar 27, 2017 01:59 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: June 25, 2017
Award
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Program Funding
39
Expected awards
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Award Minimum
$200,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RDBCP-RCDG-2017
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Business and commerce
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 27, 2017
Archive date:
June 25, 2017
