Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant
Agency: Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Assistance Listings
- 10.871 -- Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
Important dates
- Archived: August 24, 2017
- Closed: July 25, 2017
Award details
- Expected project funding: $3,000,000
- Expected awards: 30
Award min.
$0
Award max.
$175,000
- Funding opportunity number:RDBCP-SDGG-2017
- Cost sharing or matching requirement:No
- Funding instrument type:
- Grant
- Opportunity Category:Discretionary
- Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
- Category of Funding Activity:
- Business and commerce
- Category Explanation:Not specified
History
- Posted date: June 7, 2017
- Archive date: August 24, 2017
- Version: 1
Summary
Jump to documentsThe 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
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information on eligibility
Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, Cooperative Development Centers that serve socially disadvantaged groups
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 |
Agency contact information
Email: CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov
CP Grants
Rural Development - Cooperative Programs
(202)690-1374
