Rural Cooperative Development Grants
ArchivedNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description
The purpose of the RCDG program is to enable nonprofit institutions to establish and operate centers for rural cooperative development (Center). The primary objective of the program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by helping nonprofit organizations who in turn provide technical assistance to start, expand, or improve cooperatives and mutually owned businesses in rural areas.
Who can apply
- Others
Contact
NIFA Support Email grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov <br/>Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays
grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
- PostedSep 4, 2025
- ClosesSep 15, 2025
- Award floor$0
- Award ceiling$1,000,000
- Program funding$5,800,000
- Expected awards10
- CFDA10.771
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