Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant
ID: 353365Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Rural Business-Cooperative Service (USDA-RBCS)

Award Range

$0 - $175K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Business and Commerce

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353365

Additional Information

https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/socially-disadvantaged-groups-grant
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Apr 3, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jun 3, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service is offering a Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG) program with $3,000,000 in competitive grant funds for FY 2024. This program aims 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 directing resources to those who need them the most. For more information, visit the SDGG Program Website at https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/socially-disadvantaged-groups-grant.

Point(s) of Contact
arti.kshirsagar@usda.gov
Files
Title
Posted
SDGG 2024 Application Template.docx
4/10/2024
SDGG24_Application_Checklist.docx
4/10/2024
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