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Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service announces the availability of $3,000,000 in competitive grant funds for the FY 2016 Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG) program, formerly known as the Small Socially-Disadvantaged Producer Grant program, as authorized by the Consolidated and Further Continuing
Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub.
L.
114–113).
We are requesting proposals from applicants who will provide technical assistance to socially-disadvantaged groups in rural areas.
The Agency is encouraging applications that direct grants to projects based in or serving census tracts with poverty rates greater than or equal to 20 percent.
This emphasis will support 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.
Eligible applicants include Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers.
L.
114–113).
We are requesting proposals from applicants who will provide technical assistance to socially-disadvantaged groups in rural areas.
The Agency is encouraging applications that direct grants to projects based in or serving census tracts with poverty rates greater than or equal to 20 percent.
This emphasis will support 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.
Eligible applicants include Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Business and Cooperative Programs
Estimated Funding: $3,000,000
Office: Business and Cooperative Programs
Estimated Funding: $3,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
SDGG FY 2016 NOFA
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, Cooperative Development Centers that serve socially disadvantaged groups
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-06-06/pdf/2016-13288.pdf
Contact:
Rural Development - Cooperative ProgramsPhone 2026901374
Agency Email Description:
Contact Email
Agency Email:
CPgrants@wdc.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2016-06-14
Application Due Date:
2016-08-01
Archive Date:
2016-08-31
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