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Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service announces the availability of $3,000,000, in competitive grant funds for the FY 2014 Small Socially-Disadvantaged Producer Grants (SSDPG) program as authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 201 4. We are requesting proposals from applicants who will
provide technical assistance to small, socially-disadvantaged agricultural producers in rural areas.
Eligible applicants include Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers.
The maximum award per grant is $200,00 0. The grant period is limited to a one-year timeframe.
Eligible applicants include Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers.
The maximum award per grant is $200,00 0. The grant period is limited to a one-year timeframe.
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Rural Cooperative Development Grants
Department of AgricultureSmall Socially- Disadvantaged Producer Grants
Department of Agriculture
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Business and Cooperative Programs
Estimated Funding: $3,000,000
Office: Business and Cooperative Programs
Estimated Funding: $3,000,000
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Program Web Site
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Grants may be made to Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers where a majority of the board of directors or governing board is comprised of individuals who are members of Socially-Disadvantaged Groups.
You must be able to verify your legal structure in the State in which you are incorporated.
Grants may not be made to public bodies or to individuals.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_SSDPG.html
Contact:
Program ManagerPhone 202-690-1376
Agency Email Description:
Program Contact
Agency Email:
CPGrants@wdc.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2014-05-04
Application Due Date:
2014-06-24
Archive Date:
2014-07-24
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