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Georgia Rural Business Development Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture. Assistance for economic development and financing of rural businesses in Georgia.
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USDA Rural Business Development Grant - Planning & Government Services USDA Rural Business Development Grant - Planning & Government Services ADMINISTRATION : (706) 369-5650 WORKFORCE: (706t) 369-5703 Planning & Government Services Dpt | Home » USDA Rural Business Development Grant USDA Rural Business Development Grant Feb 9, 2021 | Community Development , Economic Development , Grant , PGS HP The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications to support economic development and create jobs in rural America.
The Rural Business Development Grant program is for eligible entities to support business opportunity and enterprise projects in rural communities. It is designed to provide technical assistance and training for small rural businesses (fewer than 50 new workers and less than $1M in gross revenue). Check USDA’s eligibility maps for your community’s rural status.
Applications must be submitted to the nearest USDA office by 4:30 pm local time on March 31, 2021. For additional information, see page 8610 of the February 4, 2021 Federal Register . To request assistance, contact Eva Kennedy , NEGRC Director of Planning & Government Services.
Northeast Georgia USDA Contacts: Area Two (Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Walton counties) | Contact: Monroe Office: Kathy Forster (770) 267-1413 x114 Area Three (Jasper County) | Contact: Fort Valley Office: Stephanie Freeman (470) 291-3074 Rural Business Development Grant Fact Sheet Community & Economic Development Buildings & Infrastructure Historic & Natural Resources Developments of Regional Impact and Environmental Reviews National Association of Development Organizations Georgia Municipal Association Advancing Georgia’s Counties Georgia Association of Regional Commissions Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank infrastructure prioritization regional solid waste management plan Community Economic Development Buildings & Infrastructure Historic & Natural Resources Development & Environmental Reviews
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit corporations, rural cooperatives, federally recognized tribes, and other public entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 to $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Georgia Rural Business Development Grants is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Georgia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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