Opportunity Information: Apply for RDBCP 08 04 1890
Apply for RDBCP 08 04 1890
- The Business and Cooperative Programs in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "1890 Land Grant Institution Rural Entrepreneurial Outreach and Development Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 22, 2009 and posted on Apr 16, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 12, 2008 Paper copies must be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than May 12, 2008, to be eligible for FY 2008 funding. Electronic copies must be received by May 12, 2008, to be eligible for FY 2008 funding. Late applications will not be considered for funding.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $115,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 13 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Only recognized 1890 Land Grant Universities and Tuskegee University (1890 Institutions) are eligible for this program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 1890 Land Grant Institution Rural Entrepreneurial Outreach and Development Initiative is a USDA Rural Development (Business and Cooperative Programs) competitive funding opportunity designed to strengthen rural entrepreneurship in economically challenged communities. The program uses cooperative agreements to support projects led by eligible 1890 Land Grant Universities (including Tuskegee University) that deliver hands-on technical assistance to help start or expand rural businesses, provide training that builds entrepreneurs professional and managerial skills, and increase awareness and use of USDA Rural Development programs in small rural places with the greatest economic need. In practice, the emphasis is on outreach that reaches underserved rural populations and helps translate federal rural development resources into viable local enterprises and jobs.
Funding for the opportunity is discretionary, with an estimated total of $1,500,000 available and an expectation of about 13 awards. Individual awards could be up to $115,000 (no stated minimum award amount), and cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, recipients should anticipate substantial involvement from USDA compared with a standard grant, such as coordination on project direction, reporting expectations, and alignment with USDA Rural Development priorities.
Eligibility is limited strictly to recognized 1890 Institutions and Tuskegee University, which are public, state-controlled institutions of higher education within the 1890 Land Grant system. The program is categorized under agriculture-related funding activities, reflecting USDA Rural Developments role in supporting rural economic development, small business growth, and community vitality through entrepreneurship and cooperative development.
Key dates for this particular posting indicate it was aimed at FY 2008 funding. Applications were due May 12, 2008. Paper submissions had to be postmarked and mailed/shipped/overnighted by that date, and electronic submissions had to be received by that date. The announcement states that late applications would not be considered. The opportunity was posted April 16, 2008, and later archived April 20, 2009.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed program contact was Edgar Lewis, Agricultural Economist (Program Manager), reachable by phone at 202-690-3407.
FAQs: 1890 Land Grant Institution Rural Entrepreneurial Outreach and Development Initiative
What is the 1890 Land Grant Institution Rural Entrepreneurial Outreach and Development Initiative?
It is a USDA Rural Development (Business and Cooperative Programs) competitive funding opportunity that supports projects focused on strengthening rural entrepreneurship in economically challenged communities. The initiative funds hands-on outreach and technical assistance that help rural businesses start up or expand, improve entrepreneurs professional and managerial skills, and increase awareness and use of USDA Rural Development programs in small rural places with the greatest economic need.
Which USDA office runs this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by USDA Rural Development, specifically within the Business and Cooperative Programs area.
What type of funding mechanism is used?
The program uses cooperative agreements, not standard grants. That generally means USDA should have substantial involvement in the project, including coordination on project direction, reporting expectations, and alignment with USDA Rural Development priorities.
What is the primary purpose of the funded projects?
Funded projects are intended to strengthen rural entrepreneurship by delivering hands-on technical assistance and training, and by helping rural communities (especially underserved populations) better access and use USDA Rural Development resources to support viable local enterprises and jobs.
What kinds of activities are emphasized?
Based on the description, emphasis is placed on outreach and direct support activities such as:
- Hands-on technical assistance to help start or expand rural businesses
- Training that builds entrepreneurs professional and managerial skills
- Increasing awareness and use of USDA Rural Development programs
- Targeted outreach in small rural places with the greatest economic need
- Reaching underserved rural populations
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is strictly limited to recognized 1890 Institutions and Tuskegee University. These are public, state-controlled institutions of higher education within the 1890 Land Grant system.
Can organizations outside the 1890 Land Grant system apply?
No. The opportunity states eligibility is limited strictly to recognized 1890 Institutions and Tuskegee University.
Is Tuskegee University included as an eligible applicant?
Yes. Tuskegee University is explicitly listed as included among eligible 1890 Land Grant Universities for this opportunity.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The posting estimated a total of $1,500,000 in discretionary funding available.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement expected about 13 awards.
What was the maximum award amount?
Individual awards could be up to $115,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No stated minimum award amount was provided in the information described.
Is matching or cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement.
Is the funding discretionary or mandatory?
The funding for this opportunity is described as discretionary.
What subject area or category does this opportunity fall under?
The program is categorized under agriculture-related funding activities, reflecting USDA Rural Developments role in supporting rural economic development, small business growth, and community vitality through entrepreneurship and cooperative development.
What was the application due date for this posting?
Applications were due May 12, 2008.
What were the rules for paper submissions?
Paper submissions had to be postmarked and mailed/shipped/overnighted by May 12, 2008.
What were the rules for electronic submissions?
Electronic submissions had to be received by May 12, 2008.
Were late applications accepted?
No. The announcement stated that late applications would not be considered.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on April 16, 2008, and later archived on April 20, 2009.
Which fiscal year was this particular posting intended for?
The key dates indicate this posting was aimed at FY 2008 funding.
What should applicants expect because this is a cooperative agreement?
Applicants should anticipate substantial USDA involvement compared with a standard grant. The description specifically notes involvement such as coordination on project direction, reporting expectations, and ensuring the project aligns with USDA Rural Development priorities.
Who was the listed program contact for help with the full announcement?
The listed contact was Edgar Lewis, Agricultural Economist (Program Manager).
How can the program contact be reached?
Edgar Lewis was reachable by phone at 202-690-3407.
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