About
The primary objective of the Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant program is to provide technical assistance to socially-disadvantaged groups through cooperatives and Cooperative Development Centers. Each fiscal year, applications are requested through a Notice published in the Federal Register and an announcement posted on Grants.gov.
Eligibility
Cooperatives and Cooperative Development Centers are eligible.
Terms
Grants must be used to provide technical assistance to socially disadvantaged groups in rural areas. Examples of technical assistance are:
Feasibility studies
Business plans
Strategic planning
Leadership training
Note that the cooperative or center can be located in any area, but the groups assisted must be located in an eligible rural area.
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Details
Deadline
August 9, 2021
Organization
Rural Development (RD)
Financial Instrument
Grant
Maximum Award Amount
$175,000
Total Program Funding
$3,000,000
Image Credit
Updated July 13, 2021
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