Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG)
ID: 351446Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Rural Business-Cooperative Service (USDA-RBCS)

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

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/351446

Additional Information

https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-business-development-grants
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Dec 12, 2023 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Feb 28, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service is offering a grant opportunity titled "Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG)" under the category of Business and Commerce. This program aims to provide technical assistance and training for small rural businesses. The grant funds will be awarded to eligible entities to promote economic development and job creation projects in rural areas. The program is open to private institutions of higher education and various rural public entities such as towns, communities, state agencies, nonprofit corporations, federally-recognized tribes, and rural cooperatives. The grant application deadline is February 28, 2024, and a total of 450 awards are expected to be granted. For more information and to apply, visit the program's website at Link to program Web site.

Point(s) of Contact
cindy.mason@usda.gov
Files
Title
Posted
1940-Q 1_Certification Agreement.pdf
4/10/2024
1970-A Exhibit C_Environmental Checklist.pdf
4/10/2024
Federal Register Notice 2023-26562 12-4-2023.pdf
4/10/2024
FY 2024 RBDG Application Toolkit.docx
4/10/2024
RD 400-4.pdf
4/10/2024
RD-400-1.pdf
4/10/2024
SF-424.pdf
4/10/2024
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