The Rural Business-Cooperative Service is offering the Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG) for FY 2024, providing $3 million in competitive grant funds aimed at supporting technical assistance for socially disadvantaged groups in rural areas. Eligible applicants include cooperatives, groups of cooperatives, and cooperative development centers that serve these communities, with the program designed to enhance the quality of life for rural Americans. The grant has an award ceiling of $175,000, with an expected 20 awards to be made, and applications must be submitted by June 3, 2024. For further details, interested parties can contact Arti Kshirsagar at arti.kshirsagar@usda.gov or call 202-720-1400, and additional information is available on the SDGG Program website.