The Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG) program helps nonprofit organizations set up centers that support rural cooperatives and mutually owned businesses. The goal is to boost the economy in rural areas by providing technical assistance to these businesses.
Who it's for: This grant is for nonprofit organizations that want to establish centers to help rural cooperatives and mutually owned businesses grow or improve.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit entities
- Organizations not focused on rural areas
- Lack of cost-sharing or matching funds
- Incomplete application
- Ineligible use of funds
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Cost-sharing or matching funds documentation
- Organizational financial statements
- List of board members
- Letters of support from community partners
- Plan for providing technical assistance
- Impact assessment plan
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Must provide cost-sharing or matching funds
- Focus must be on rural areas
- Strict adherence to application deadline
- Ensure all documentation is complete and accurate
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations that are interested in establishing and operating centers for rural cooperative development. There are no specific restrictions on the type of nonprofit, but the focus must be on providing technical assistance to cooperatives and mutually owned businesses in rural areas.
Overview
This grant is for nonprofit organizations that want to establish centers to help rural cooperatives and mutually owned businesses grow or improve.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit entities
- Organizations not focused on rural areas
- Lack of cost-sharing or matching funds
- Incomplete application
- Ineligible use of funds
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to establish and operate centers that provide technical assistance to rural cooperatives and mutually owned businesses. This includes activities like training, business planning, and market research.
Total Program Funding
$5,000,000
Expected Awards
12
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 7, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 24, 2026(16 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 23, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify nonprofit status
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget including cost-sharing
- Gather financial statements and organizational documents
- Secure letters of support from local partners
- Register with SAM
- Submit application by the deadline