Opportunity Information: Apply for RDBCP RBOG 2014
Apply for RDBCP RBOG 2014
- The Business and Cooperative Programs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rural Business Opportunity Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.773 Rural Business Opportunity Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 11, 2014 and posted on May 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 13, 2014 Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than June 17, 2014, to be eligible for FY 2014 grant funding. Paper applications should be sent to the state office located in the state where the project is located. An applicant may also hand carry their application to Rural Development field office, but it must be received by close of business on the deadline date. If you would like to submit an electronic application, you must follow the instructions for the RBOG funding announcement on www.grants.gov. If you would like to submit an electronic application, your application must be received by http://www.grants.gov no later than midnight eastern time June 13, 2014, to be eligible for FY 2014 grant 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 $2,250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Grants may be made to governmental entities, nonprofit corporations, institutions of higher education, and Indian tribes.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) is a competitive federal grant program run through USDA Rural Development, specifically under the Business and Cooperative Programs. Its central purpose is to help rural places that face exceptional needs build stronger, more sustainable local economies. In practical terms, the program is meant to fund projects that improve a communitys capacity to support business growth, entrepreneurship, and long term economic development, especially where resources are limited and the need for targeted assistance is high. Awards are made through a competition rather than by formula, so applicants are evaluated against each other based on the priorities and criteria laid out in the annual funding notice.
For the FY 2014 funding cycle, the opportunity was listed as a discretionary grant (Funding Opportunity Number RDBCP-RBOG-2014) under CFDA 10.773, Rural Business Opportunity Grants. The total estimated funding available was $2,250,000, with an award ceiling of $100,000 per grant. The announcement projected roughly 25 awards, which suggests the program aimed to spread relatively modest but strategic investments across multiple rural communities rather than concentrating funds into a small number of large projects. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement noted, meaning applicants were not required to contribute a specific percentage of non-federal funds to be eligible, although strong leverage and partnerships can still matter in competitive federal programs depending on scoring factors in the notice.
Eligibility for RBOG funding in this cycle was limited to organizations that can carry out community or regional development work rather than private businesses applying directly. Eligible applicants included governmental entities, nonprofit corporations, institutions of higher education, and Indian tribes. This structure reflects the programs focus on community level economic development capacity building: local governments, regional organizations, universities, and tribal governments are typically positioned to run feasibility studies, coordinate multi-stakeholder planning, provide technical assistance, and stand up systems that help many businesses rather than subsidizing a single firm.
Key dates for the 2014 notice were tied to both electronic and paper submission paths. The opportunity was posted May 4, 2014, with a closing date of June 13, 2014 for applications submitted electronically through Grants.gov (required to be received by midnight Eastern Time). Paper applications had a slightly extended mailing window: they needed to be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than June 17, 2014 to be considered for FY 2014 funding. Paper applications were to be sent to the USDA Rural Development state office in the state where the proposed project would be located, and hand delivery to a Rural Development field office was allowed as long as the package was received by close of business on the deadline date. The listing shows an archive date of July 13, 2014, indicating the opportunity was subsequently closed and archived in the federal system after that cycle.
The official funding notice for this round was published in the Federal Register, and the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) was linked at: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-05-02/pdf/2014-10080.pdf. That document is where applicants would find the full details that usually drive competitiveness, including the types of activities USDA would fund, any priority points for certain regions or distress factors, required application components, evaluation criteria, and reporting expectations. For applicants who could not access the announcement online, the program provided a direct point of contact through a program manager (phone 202-690-1376), and also referenced state office program contacts for local guidance, which is consistent with USDAs state office role in rural development programs.
Overall, the 2014 RBOG opportunity was a small grant, capacity oriented rural economic development program designed to help high need rural communities plan and implement strategies that lead to durable business and job growth. It emphasized competitive selection, broad community benefit, and delivery through public, nonprofit, higher education, or tribal entities that can organize and support local economic development efforts.
Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) - FAQs (FY 2014 Notice)
What is the Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) program?
The Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) is a competitive federal grant program administered by USDA Rural Development under the Business and Cooperative Programs. It is intended to help rural areas with exceptional needs strengthen local economies by funding projects that build a community's capacity to support business growth, entrepreneurship, and long-term economic development.
What is the central purpose of RBOG funding?
The program is designed to support capacity-building work in rural communities, especially where resources are limited and targeted assistance is needed. In practical terms, it funds efforts that improve a community's ability to plan for, support, and sustain business development and economic growth over the long term.
Is RBOG a competitive grant or a formula grant?
RBOG is a competitive grant program. Awards are made through competition, meaning applications are evaluated against each other based on the priorities and criteria described in the annual funding notice (NOFA).
Which USDA office administers this opportunity?
This grant opportunity is run through USDA Rural Development, specifically under the Business and Cooperative Programs.
What funding cycle and identifier information applies to this opportunity?
The information provided relates to the FY 2014 funding cycle. The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) was RDBCP-RBOG-2014, and it was listed under CFDA 10.773 (Rural Business Opportunity Grants).
How much total funding was estimated to be available for FY 2014?
The total estimated funding available for this FY 2014 opportunity was $2,250,000.
What was the maximum (ceiling) award amount per grant?
The award ceiling for this cycle was $100,000 per grant.
About how many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement projected roughly 25 awards for the FY 2014 cycle.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or a matching contribution?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was noted for this cycle, meaning applicants were not required to contribute a specific percentage of non-federal funds to be eligible based on the information provided.
Who was eligible to apply for RBOG funding in this cycle?
Eligibility for this FY 2014 cycle was limited to organizations capable of carrying out community or regional development work. Eligible applicants included:
- Governmental entities
- Nonprofit corporations
- Institutions of higher education
- Indian tribes
Can private businesses apply directly for RBOG funds?
No. Based on the eligibility description provided, the program was structured for public, nonprofit, higher education, and tribal entities to run community-level economic development and capacity-building projects, rather than for private businesses to apply directly.
What kinds of projects is RBOG intended to support?
RBOG is described as a capacity-oriented rural economic development program. It is intended to fund projects that improve a community's ability to support business growth and entrepreneurship and to pursue long-term economic development. The notice also reflects that eligible entities are typically positioned to conduct feasibility studies, coordinate planning, provide technical assistance, and build systems that support many businesses.
When was the FY 2014 opportunity posted?
The FY 2014 opportunity was posted on May 4, 2014.
What was the deadline for electronic submissions through Grants.gov?
For applications submitted electronically through Grants.gov, the closing date was June 13, 2014. Applications were required to be received by midnight Eastern Time.
What was the deadline for paper applications?
Paper applications had a slightly extended deadline. They needed to be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than June 17, 2014 to be considered for FY 2014 funding.
Where were paper applications supposed to be sent?
Paper applications were to be sent to the USDA Rural Development state office in the state where the proposed project would be located.
Was hand delivery of paper applications allowed?
Yes. Hand delivery to a USDA Rural Development field office was allowed as long as the application package was received by close of business on the deadline date.
What does the archive date mean for this opportunity?
The listing shows an archive date of July 13, 2014. This indicates the FY 2014 opportunity was closed and later archived in the federal system after that cycle.
Where can applicants find the official Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for FY 2014?
The official funding notice for this round was published in the Federal Register. The NOFA was linked at: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-05-02/pdf/2014-10080.pdf.
What information would the Federal Register NOFA contain?
Based on the description provided, the NOFA is where applicants would find full program details that drive competitiveness, including the types of activities USDA would fund, any priority points, required application components, evaluation criteria, and reporting expectations.
Was there a point of contact for questions or help accessing the announcement?
Yes. The program provided a point of contact through a program manager at 202-690-1376. The opportunity also referenced state office program contacts for local guidance.
Which submission method had the earlier deadline: electronic or paper?
Electronic submission through Grants.gov had the earlier deadline (June 13, 2014). Paper applications had a later postmark/shipping deadline (June 17, 2014).
How does the program description suggest USDA intended the funding to be used across communities?
With an estimated total of $2,250,000 available and a $100,000 ceiling per grant, the notice projected roughly 25 awards. This suggests the program aimed to make relatively modest but strategic investments across multiple rural communities rather than concentrating funding into a small number of large projects.
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