Rural Development Cooperative Agreement Program
The summary for the Rural Development Cooperative Agreement Program grant is detailed below.
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Rural Development Cooperative Agreement Program: The Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development (Agency) is seeking applications to support regional economic development planning efforts in rural communities under the Rural Economic Development Innovation (REDI) initiative. This funding opportunity will be administered by the Rural Development Innovation Center, in partnership with the Rural Business-Cooperative Service. The Agency encourages applications that will support recommendations made in the Rural Prosperity Task Force report to help improve life in rural America (www.usda.gov/ruralprosperity). Applicants are encouraged to consider projects that provide measurable results in helping rural communities build robust and sustainable economies through strategic investments in infrastructure, partnerships, and innovation. Key strategies include: • Achieving e-Connectivity for Rural America. • Developing the Rural Economy. • Harnessing Technological Innovation. • Supporting a Rural Workforce. • Improving Quality of Life.
| Federal Grant Title: | Rural Development Cooperative Agreement Program |
| Federal Agency Name: | Business and Cooperative Programs (USDA-rbcs) |
| Grant Categories: | Other |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RD-RDCA-REDI2018 |
| Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
| CFDA Numbers: | 10.890 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | September 5th, 2018 |
| Original Application Deadline: | September 5th, 2018 |
| Posted Date: | August 21st, 2018 |
| Creation Date: | August 21st, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | October 5th, 2018 |
| Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $750,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
| Last Updated: | August 21st, 2018 |
- Category Explanation
- The Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development (Agency) is seeking applications to support regional economic development planning efforts in rural communities under the Rural Economic Development Innovation (REDI) initiative. This funding opportunity will be administered by the Rural Development Innovation Center, in partnership with the Rural Business-Cooperative Service. The Agency encourages applications that will support recommendations made in the Rural Prosperity Task Force report to help improve life in rural America (www.usda.gov/ruralprosperity). Applicants are encouraged to consider projects that provide measurable results in helping rural communities build robust and sustainable economies through strategic investments in infrastructure, partnerships, and innovation. Key strategies include: • Achieving e-Connectivity for Rural America. • Developing the Rural Economy. • Harnessing Technological Innovation. • Supporting a Rural Workforce. • Improving Quality of Life.
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- Applicant Eligibility: Federally recognized Tribes, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, or private organizations with a demonstrated national structure and/or capacity to deliver and support multiple rural planning activities across the nation are eligible applicants. Entities are not eligible if they have been debarred or suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal assistance programs under Executive Order 12549, ‘‘Debarment and Suspension.''
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- Program Information
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Christine Sorensen
Regional Coordinator
202-568-9832
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