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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-12292.pdf | FY 2021 Federal Register Notice | Jun 16, 2021 08:06 PM UTC |
| FY21_RCDG_Applicant_In_Kind_Match_Verification_Template.docx | FY 2021 RCDG Applicant In Kind Match Verification | Jun 16, 2021 08:10 PM UTC |
| FY21_RCDG_Third-Party_CashMatch_Verification_Template.docx | FY 2021 RCG Third-Party Cash Match Verification Template | Jun 16, 2021 08:12 PM UTC |
| FY21_RCDG_Third-party_In-KindMatchVerification_Template.docx | FY 2021 RCDG Third-Party In-Kind Match Verification Template | Jun 16, 2021 08:12 PM UTC |
| FY21_RCDG_Application_Template.docx | FY 2021 RCDG Application Template | Jul 22, 2021 02:43 PM UTC |
| FY21_RCDG_Application_Checklist.pdf | FY 2021 RCDG Application Checklist | Jul 22, 2021 02:43 PM UTC |
| FY21_RCDG_ApplicantCash_MatchVerification_Template.docx | FY 2021 RCDG Applicant Cash Match Verification Template | Jun 16, 2021 08:11 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: September 9, 2021
Award
$5,800,000
Program Funding
29
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$200,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RBCS-RCDG-2021
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:
2
Posted date:
June 16, 2021
Archive date:
September 9, 2021
