Rural Cooperative Development Grant

Agency: Rural Business-Cooperative Service

10.771 -- Rural Cooperative Development Grants

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

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

Education

Public and state institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Additional information

Grantor contact information

Description

Cooperative Programs (202)690-1374

Email

CP Grants Division

CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
2019-06888.pdf	FY 19 RCDG Federal Register Notice	Apr 9, 2019 06:57 PM UTC

Link to additional information

RCDG Program Website

Archived: July 3, 2019

Application process

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Award

$5,800,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$200,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

RDBCP-RCDG-2019

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Business and commerce

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

April 9, 2019

Archive date:

July 3, 2019