Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant
Agency: Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Assistance Listings
- 10.871 -- Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service announces the availability of $3,000,000 in competitive grant funds for the FY 2017 Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG) program, formerly known as the Small Socially-Disadvantaged Producer Grant program, as authorized by section 310B (e)(11) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932 (e)(11)). We are requesting proposals from applicants who will provide technical assistance to socially-disadvantaged groups in rural areas. The Agency is encouraging applications that direct grants to projects based in or serving census tracts with...
poverty rates greater than or equal to 20 percent. This emphasis will support Rural Development’s (RD) mission of improving the quality of life for rural Americans and commitment to directing resources to those who most need them. Eligible applicants include Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, Cooperative Development Centers that serve socially disadvantaged groups
Grantor contact information
Description
Rural Development - Cooperative Programs
(202)690-1374
CP Grants
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| SDGG_2017_Application_Template.docx | SDGG 2017 Application Template | Jun 7, 2017 07:06 PM UTC |
| SDGG_2017_Application_Checklist.docx | SDGG 2017 Application Checklist | Jun 7, 2017 07:08 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: August 24, 2017
Award
$3,000,000
Program Funding
30
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$175,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
RDBCP-SDGG-2017
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Business and commerce
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
June 7, 2017
Archive date:
August 24, 2017
