| Funding Opportunity Number: |
RDBCP-RCDG-2016 |
| Opportunity Category: |
Discretionary |
| Funding Instrument Type: |
Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: |
Agriculture
Business and Commerce |
| CFDA Number: |
10.771 |
| Eligible Applicants |
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education |
| Agency Name: |
USDA-rbcs |
| Closing Date: |
Jun 20, 2016 |
| Award Ceiling: |
$200,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: |
39 |
| Creation Date: |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| Funding Opportunity 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. |
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Source:: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=282595
