Rural Cooperative Development Grant
Agency: Rural Business-Cooperative Service
- 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
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
Program Management Division
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY20_RCDG_Application_Checklist.pdf | FY20 RCDG Application Checklist pdf | Jul 2, 2020 12:01 PM UTC |
| FY20_RCDG_Application_Checklist.docx | FY20 RCDG Application Checklist | Jul 2, 2020 12:00 PM UTC |
| FY20_RCDG_Applicant_Cash_Match_Verification_Template.docx | FY20 RCDG Applicant Cash Match Verification Template | Jul 2, 2020 12:01 PM UTC |
| FY20_RCDG_Third-party_In-Kind_Match_Verification_Template.pdf | FY20 RCDG Third-party In-Kind Match Verification Template pdf | Jul 2, 2020 12:04 PM UTC |
| FY20_RCDG_Applicant_In_Kind_Match_Verification_Template.pdf | FY20 RCDG Applicant In Kind Match Verification Template pdf | Jul 2, 2020 12:03 PM UTC |
| 2020-14286.pdf | FY20 RCDG Federal Register Notice | Jul 2, 2020 12:00 PM UTC |
| FY20_RCDG_Application_Template.docx | FY20 RCDG Application Template | Jul 2, 2020 12:00 PM UTC |
| FY20_RCDG_Third-Party_Cash_Match_Verification_Template.docx | FY20 RCDG Third-Party Cash Match Verification Template | Jul 2, 2020 12:02 PM UTC |
| FY20_RCDG_Third-Party_Cash_Match_Verification_Template.pdf | FY20 RCDG Third-Party Cash Match Verification Template pdf | Jul 2, 2020 12:02 PM UTC |
| FY20_RCDG_Applicant_Cash_Match_Verification_Template.pdf | FY20 RCDG Applicant Cash Match Verification Template pdf | Jul 2, 2020 12:01 PM UTC |
| FY20_RCDG_Applicant_In_Kind_Match_Verification_Template.docx | FY20 RCDG Applicant In Kind Match Verification Template | Jul 2, 2020 12:03 PM UTC |
| FY20_RCDG_Third-party_In-Kind_Match_Verification_Template.docx | FY20 RCDG Third-party In-Kind Match Verification Template | Jul 2, 2020 12:03 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: September 2, 2020
Award
$5,800,000
Program Funding
29
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$200,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RBCS-RCDG-2020
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Business and commerce
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 2, 2020
Archive date:
September 2, 2020
