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Eligible: Education, Nonprofits

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$0 - $1,000,000

Rural Cooperative Development Grants

From US Department of Agriculture

The Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG) program, administered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, aims to improve the economic condition of rural areas by assisting in the development of new cooperatives and improving the operations of existing ones. Grants are provided for technical assistance, education, and support to rural cooperatives and development centers.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      Rural Cooperative Development Grants

    • Source

      US Department of Agriculture

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $5,800,000

    • Award Range

      $0 - $1,000,000

    • Cost Share

      No

  • Topics

    Agriculture
    Climate

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Education, Nonprofits

    • Sector

      Agriculture, Climate

    • Eligibility

      Nonprofits and institutions of higher education are eligible to apply. Additional details may apply as listed in the application’s eligibility section.

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Disbursement Method

      Credit on federal taxes

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Sep 4, 2025

    • Application Close Date

      Sep 15, 2025

    • Application Close Time

      12:00 AM PST

  • Resources & Contacts

    • Contact

      USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

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