Deadline: 3 June 2019
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service has announced the availability of $3,000,000 in competitive grant funds for the FY 2019 Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG) program.
The purpose of this program is to provide technical assistance to Socially-Disadvantaged Groups in rural areas. This program supports Rural Development’s (RD) mission of improving the quality of life for rural Americans and commitment to directing resources to those who most need them.
Key Strategies
- Achieving e-Connectivity for rural America
- Developing the Rural Economy
- Harnessing Technological Innovation
- Supporting a Rural Workforce
- Improving Quality of Life
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $175,000
Funding Criteria
Grants must be used to provide technical assistance to socially-disadvantaged groups in rural areas. Examples of technical assistance are:
- Feasibility studies
- Business plans
- Strategic planning
- Leadership training
Note that: Cooperative or center can be located in any area, but the groups assisted must be located in an eligible rural area.
Eligibility Criteria
Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, Cooperative Development Centers that serve socially disadvantaged groups.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via given website.
For more information, please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=314741