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Rural Cooperative Development Grants

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

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Posted
Jul 7, 2026
Amount
$200,000 - $1,000,000
Closes
Jul 24, 2026 (in 17 days)

At a glance

This funding opportunity is offered by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Awards range from $200,000 to $1,000,000. The deadline is July 24, 2026, 17 days from now.

Classification and identifiers

Solicitation number
USDA-NIFA-OP-012058
Assistance listing (CFDA)
10.771

Amount

$200,000 - $1,000,000

Who can apply

Applications will only be accepted from nonprofit institutions. A “nonprofit institution” is defined as any organization or institution, including an accredited institution of higher education, no part of the net earnings of which inures, or may lawfully inure, to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements in 7 CFR 4284.520(a). Applicants are ineligible for assistance through this program if one or more of the items defined in 7 CFR 4284.520(b) occurs.

About this opportunity

The purpose of the RCDG program, under assistance listing number 10.771, is to enable nonprofit institutions to establish and operate centers for rural cooperative development (Center). The primary objective of the program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by helping nonprofit organizations that in turn provide technical assistance to start, expand, or improve cooperatives and mutually owned businesses in rural areas.

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