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Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) is sponsored by USDA Rural Development Oklahoma State Office. The RBDG program supports targeted technical assistance, training, and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas.
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Oklahoma Rural Development State Office Now Accepting Rural Business Development Grant Applications - Oklahoma Farm Report Understanding the Debate: Red Meat vs. Plant-Based Proteins in the Latest Proposed Dietary Guidelines Brent Haken’s Vision for CareerTech: Transforming Student Opportunities in Oklahoma Oklahoma Rural Development State Office Now Accepting Rural Business Development Grant Applications U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director, Kenneth Corn today announced that the Oklahoma State Office is now accepting Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) Applications.
An RBDG is a competitive grant, which is designed to aid small and emerging private businesses in rural Oklahoma. Applicants must submit their grant package to the Oklahoma State Office no later than Feb. 28, 2025, by 4:30 p.
m. Funds may be used to establish business support centers or to finance job training and leadership development in rural areas. They may also be used to purchase or develop land; repair or modernize buildings; finance feasibility studies or business plans; or purchase equipment to lease to small or emerging businesses.
“The Biden-Harris Administration has made these grants available to be used by towns, nonprofits, Tribal Nations, institutes of higher education and others to improve the economic impact in rural and tribal communities across Oklahoma,” Corn said. “This notice is being provided prior to the passage of a Fiscal Year 2025 budget being secured to provide necessary time for Oklahoma entities to apply for this important program.
Due to the uncertainty of this appropriation process funding for this program has yet to be determined; however, I still encourage entities to apply and communicate with our State Office on your economic goals as we work together to improve and strengthen our economic impact in Oklahoma.
” Examples of past successful RBDG projects in Oklahoma include: A $108,437 grant agreement with Enid Regional Development Alliance in 2023 that provided a laser cutting machine to EH Metal Works, owned by a young entrepreneur and woman-owned business, to increase production and sales for the business.
A $65,426 grant agreement with Logan County Economic Development Council in 2023 that purchased a larger coffee roaster for a coffee shop in downtown Guthrie to expand sales and acquire long-term wholesale clients. A $163,622 grant agreement with Cherokee Nation in 2022, which provided a revolving loan fund for the Cherokee Nation Small Business Assistance Center to assist multiple small businesses with their financing needs.
To learn more about the RBDG process visit: https://www. rd. usda.
gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-business-development-grants . The Notice of Funding Availability is posted on the Federal Register at: https://www. govinfo.
gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-18/pdf/2024-20344. pdf . Stakeholders can also email the Oklahoma State Office for more information at: okbusiness@usda.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small and emerging private businesses in rural Oklahoma. Grants may also be made to a Public Body/Government Entity, an Indian Tribe, or a Nonprofit entity primarily serving rural areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows no maximum, but smaller requests prioritized (up to $75,000 from Oklahoma State Office). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 19, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) is funded by USDA Rural Development Oklahoma State Office. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Oklahoma. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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