Rural Cooperative Development Grant: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how non-profits and educational institutions can access funding to support centers that help rural cooperatives grow and expand.
This grant provides financial support to organizations that run centers designed to help create or expand cooperative businesses in rural areas.
Who it's for
This program is specifically for non-profit organizations and higher education institutions.
What you get
If successful, you receive funding to support the operations of a center that assists in the development or growth of rural cooperatives.
What it costs you
Applying for and maintaining this grant requires you to have matching funds available. You must also present a clear and functional model for how your center will deliver its services.
The catch to know
It is important to remember that the funding is intended for the center itself. The grant does not provide money directly to individual cooperative businesses.
How to apply
- Determine if your non-profit or educational institution meets the eligibility requirements.
- Develop a service delivery model for your center.
- Secure the necessary matching funds required for the application.
- Review the full program details and submission process on the official portal.
https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-cooperative-development-grants