Deadline:
08/03/2020

Eligible Entities:
Nonprofits
Institutions of higher education

Funding Amount:
Up to $200,000 (25% match required)

Overview:
The Rural Cooperative Development Grant program improves the economic condition of rural areas by helping individuals and businesses start, expand or improve rural cooperatives and other mutually-owned businesses through Cooperative Development Centers.

Grant and matching funds can be used for developing and operating a Rural Cooperative Development Center. Examples of technical assistance and other services the Centers provide are:

Conducting feasibility studies.

Developing business plans.

Providing leadership and operational improvement training.

Facilitating strategic planning.

A Center can be located in any area, but the individuals and businesses assisted must be located in an eligible rural area.

Links:
Information:https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-cooperative-development-grant-program