Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service announces the availability of $3,000,000 in competitive grant funds for the FY 2019 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 mission of improving the quality of life for rural Americans and commitment to directing resources to those who most need them. Key aspects of the program include: • Providing technical assistance to Socially-Disadvantaged Groups in rural areas • Supporting Rural Development’s mission and commitment to directing resources to those who most need them • Eligible applicants include Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers • The program has a total funding of $3,000,000 and a maximum award of $175,000 • The project period is one year, with the possibility of extension for up to an additional 12 months