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Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG) - Enterprise Grants is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. Enterprise Grants, a category of the Rural Business Development Grant program, are larger awards designated for broader economic development activities including the acquisition of land or equipment for small business incubators, revolving loan fund capitalization, and technical assistance capacity building in rural areas.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit corporations, public bodies, federally recognized tribal governments, and rural cooperatives functioning as intermediary organizations that deploy funds on behalf of small rural businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG) - Enterprise Grants is funded by USDA Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Global Impact Cash Grants is sponsored by Cisco Systems Foundation. Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to expand food distribution or related crisis response services in Kansas can apply for Cisco Systems Foundation's Global Impact Cash Grants. Eligible programs must primarily serve economically underserved communities and may also integrate education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience components.
San Diego County Housing and Community Development Grant Program is a grant from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors that funds community improvement projects benefiting low- and moderate-income persons in the unincorporated area of San Diego County. Administered through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the program provides federal funds for projects aligned with county priorities. Eligible applicants are residents and nonprofit entities operating in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County whose projects benefit low- and moderate-income populations. Awards range from $10,000 to $100,000. The application deadline was October 31, 2025.
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