Description
The Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program is a competitive grant program that provides financial assistance to improve the economic condition of rural areas through cooperative development. The program is authorized under section 310B(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. Grants are awarded to non-profit corporations and institutions of higher education to establish and operate centers for rural cooperative development. The maximum award amount per grant is $200,000. The program has several eligibility requirements, including a matching funds requirement of at least 25 percent of the total project cost. The program also has several scoring criteria, including the quality of the proposal, the potential impact of the project, and the applicant's experience and qualifications.
• The RCDG program is a competitive grant program.
• The program provides financial assistance to improve the economic condition of rural areas.
• Grants are awarded to non-profit corporations and institutions of higher education.
• The maximum award amount per grant is $200,000.
• The program has several eligibility requirements, including a matching funds requirement.
• The program has several scoring criteria, including the quality of the proposal and the potential impact of the project.