Agriculture
Rural Cooperative Development Grants
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Opportunity #: USDA-NIFA-OP-012058
Award Ceiling
$1.0M
Award Floor
$200K
Close Date
Jul 24, 2026
Total Funding
$5.0M
Expected Awards
12
Posted Date
Jul 7, 2026
Cost Sharing Required
Yes
Grants.gov ID
363088
Description
The purpose of the RCDG program, under assistance listing number 10.771, is to enable nonprofit institutions to establish and operate centers for rural cooperative development (Center). The primary objective of the program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by helping nonprofit organizations that in turn provide technical assistance to start, expand, or improve cooperatives and mutually owned businesses in rural areas.
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits, Rural communities
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