USDA Rural Development Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG)

Rural Cooperative Development Grants

How it Works

The RCDG program seeks to aid the economic development of rural communities by establishing cooperative development centers. In other words, this program seeks to fund the creation or improvement of food hubs or food hub-related businesses.

Funding Focuses On

Additionally, the RCDG program seeks to support other activities such as new farmer training, market research, business development, and outreach.

Funding Limit

Maximum of $200,000.

Qualifications

Nonprofit organizations or a higher education institution. Matching funds requirement of 25% of total project costs (5% for 1994 institutions).

Financing Geographic Area 

United States

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