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"Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG) Program 2026" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG) Program 2026 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The RCDG Program supports nonprofit institutions that establish and operate Centers for Rural Cooperative Development.
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Rural Cooperative Development Grants 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. Dates may vary. Please see NOFO for exact details.
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NIFA offers language access services, such as interpretation and translation of vital information, free of charge. If you need interpretation or translation services, please visit NIFA Language Access Services and request service no later than ten (10) days before the closing date.
Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG) Program More Information on Eligibility Applicants for the RCDG program must meet all the requirements discussed in this NOFO. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award.
For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s About Grants provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. 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. For more Information Contact grantapplicationquestions@usda.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations that establish and operate Centers for Rural Cooperative Development. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $200,000 to $1,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG) Program 2026 is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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