Opportunity Information: Apply for RDBCP 08 05 REIC
Apply for RDBCP 08 05 REIC
- The Business and Cooperative Programs in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research on the Economic Impacts of Cooperatives" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 12, 2008 and posted on Aug 29, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 19, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $491,535.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $491,535.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Eligibile applications are indtitutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Research on the Economic Impacts of Cooperatives" (Funding Opportunity Number RDBCP 08 05 REIC), is a competitively awarded cooperative agreement designed to support university-led research on the nationwide economic effects of cooperatives across all sectors and cooperative types. The sponsoring office is USDA Rural Development's Business and Cooperative Programs, and the activity category is Agriculture. The core purpose is straightforward: fund an institution of higher education to produce research that explains and measures the national economic impact of cooperatives, helping build a clearer evidence base about how cooperatives contribute to the broader economy.
The program anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $491,535, which also serves as the award ceiling. There is no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0), and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, the arrangement typically implies a more active federal role during the project period, such as ongoing collaboration, coordination, or substantial involvement in shaping or reviewing work products, although the announcement summary itself emphasizes the research objective rather than specific engagement mechanics.
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. In practical terms, the competition was aimed at universities capable of carrying out national-level economic analysis, likely involving data collection, economic modeling, impact assessment, and synthesis of findings relevant to policymakers, cooperative stakeholders, and rural development practitioners. The description stresses inclusivity of "all types of cooperatives," suggesting the research was not restricted to agricultural co-ops alone and could encompass consumer, worker, housing, financial, utility, and other cooperative forms, as long as the work addressed national economic impacts.
Key timing details show the opportunity was posted on August 29, 2008, with an original and current closing date of September 19, 2008. The record indicates it was later archived on December 13, 2008. For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Andrew Jermolowicz, Agricultural Economist, reachable by phone at 202-690-1416. An additional information link was provided in the original posting to direct users to the related "Research on the Economic Impact of Cooperatives" site for supporting materials or further context.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Research on the Economic Impacts of Cooperatives.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RDBCP 08 05 REIC.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is a cooperative agreement, awarded through a competitive process.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant)?
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, it generally indicates a more active federal role during the project period, such as ongoing collaboration, coordination, or substantial involvement in shaping or reviewing work products. The summary description emphasizes the research objective, rather than detailed engagement mechanics.
Who is the sponsoring office?
The sponsoring office is USDA Rural Development, specifically its Business and Cooperative Programs.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Agriculture.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to fund an institution of higher education to produce research that explains and measures the nationwide economic impact of cooperatives, strengthening the evidence base for how cooperatives contribute to the broader economy.
What kind of research is expected under this opportunity?
Based on the description, the supported work is intended to be university-led, national-level economic research that explains and measures the economic effects of cooperatives across the United States. The summary suggests work that may involve economic analysis such as data collection, economic modeling, impact assessment, and synthesis of findings relevant to policy and practice.
Is the research limited to agricultural cooperatives?
No. Although the activity category is Agriculture and the sponsor is USDA, the description stresses coverage of all sectors and cooperative types. The intent is for research to address nationwide impacts across "all types of cooperatives."
What cooperative types may be included in the research scope?
The summary indicates inclusivity across cooperative forms and is not restricted to a single sector. Examples mentioned or implied include consumer, worker, housing, financial, utility, agricultural, and other cooperative types, as long as the research addresses national economic impacts.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making a single award.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $491,535.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was listed as $491,535.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, meaning no minimum award amount was stated.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are private universities eligible to apply?
The eligibility statement provided limits applicants to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. Based on that language alone, private institutions are not included in the eligible applicant category.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 29, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is September 19, 2008.
Was the opportunity later archived?
Yes. The record indicates it was archived on December 13, 2008.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The listed point of contact is Andrew Jermolowicz, Agricultural Economist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Andrew Jermolowicz can be reached by phone at 202-690-1416.
Was any additional information link provided?
Yes. The posting referenced an additional information link directing users to a related "Research on the Economic Impact of Cooperatives" site for supporting materials or further context.
What is the geographic scope of the research?
The research focus is nationwide, aimed at understanding the economic impacts of cooperatives across the United States.
What audiences are the research findings meant to support?
The description indicates the findings would be relevant to policymakers, cooperative stakeholders, and rural development practitioners, helping clarify how cooperatives contribute to the broader economy.
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