USDA Technical Assistance to Socially Disadvantaged Groups in Rural Areas - Due 06/03/24

Opportunity Title:

Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG)

Funder/Agency:

Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS)

Opportunity Number:

RBCS-SDGG-2024

Description:

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service announces the availability of $3,000,000 in competitive grant funds for the FY 2024 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.

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

Eligibility:

• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

• Cooperatives

• Groups of Cooperatives

• Cooperative Development Centers

Award Details:

Total Amount Available:

$3,000,000

Maximum Award:

$175,000

Deadline:

Applications Due June 03, 2024

Opportunity Link

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