Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service announces the availability of $3,000,000 in competitive grant funds for the FY 2021 Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG) program. The purpose of this program is to provide technical assistance to Socially-Disadvantaged Groups in rural areas. Eligible applicants include Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers. The program supports Rural Development’s (RD) mission of improving the quality of life for rural Americans and commitment to directing resources to those who most need them. • The grant program provides technical assistance to socially disadvantaged groups in rural areas. • Eligible applicants include cooperatives, groups of cooperatives, and cooperative development centers. • The program aims to improve the quality of life for rural Americans and direct resources to those who need them most. • The grant award ceiling is $175,000, and the estimated funding is $3,000,000. • The application process includes submitting a proposal narrative, technical assistance plan, work plan, budget, and other required documents.