Opportunity Information: Apply for RDBCP 11 04 RBOG
Apply for RDBCP 11 04 RBOG
- The Business and Cooperative Programs in the agriculture business and commerce community development education regional development 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 Jul 1, 2011 and posted on Jul 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 2011 The closing date for applications is August 1, 2011. Late submissions will not be considered for Fiscal Year 2011 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 $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 27 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are Rural public bodies, rural nonprofit corporations, rural Indian tribes, and cooperatives with primarily rural members that conduct activities for the mutual benefit of the membership are eligible provided they have sufficient financial strength and expertise to carry out the activity to be funded.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) is a discretionary federal grant program designed to strengthen long-term, sustainable economic development in rural communities that face exceptional needs. The focus is on building local capacity rather than funding a single business project. In practice, this means supporting training, technical assistance, and planning efforts that help rural areas grow and diversify their economies. Common target audiences include small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as the local and regional professionals who guide economic growth, such as economic development officials and community leaders.
The program’s core purpose is to improve the conditions for rural business development by investing in know-how, readiness, and coordinated planning. Funded activities can include providing technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses, delivering training that strengthens business skills and management capacity, and helping communities and regions complete economic development planning. The overall intent is to help rural communities become better positioned to create jobs, attract or retain businesses, and implement practical strategies for economic growth.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RDBCP 11 04 RBOG) was posted on July 1, 2011, with an application deadline of August 1, 2011. Applications submitted after the deadline were not considered for Fiscal Year 2011 funding. The opportunity was archived on August 31, 2011. The estimated total funding available was $2,500,000, with an award ceiling of $150,000 per grant, and the program expected to make about 27 awards. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, which generally lowers the barrier to applying for organizations that may not have substantial non-federal funds available.
Eligible applicants are organizations rooted in rural areas and capable of carrying out the proposed work. Specifically, eligibility includes rural public bodies, rural nonprofit corporations, rural Indian tribes, and cooperatives with primarily rural members that operate for the mutual benefit of their membership. Applicants must also demonstrate sufficient financial strength and relevant expertise to successfully deliver the training, technical assistance, or planning activities funded by the grant.
The administering agency listed for this opportunity is the Business and Cooperative Programs office, and the program is associated with CFDA number 10.773 (Rural Business Opportunity Grants). The funding activity categories connected to the opportunity include Agriculture, Business and Commerce, Community Development, Education, and Regional Development, reflecting the program’s emphasis on practical business support and community-wide economic strategy. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed program contact was Gail Thuner, Program Manager, at 202-720-8460.
Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) - FAQs
What is the Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG)?
The Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) is a discretionary federal grant program intended to strengthen long-term, sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs. The program emphasizes building local capacity so rural areas can grow and diversify their economies.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose is to improve the conditions for rural business development by investing in know-how, readiness, and coordinated planning. Rather than focusing on a single business project, the program supports activities that help communities and regions become better positioned for job creation, business attraction/retention, and practical economic growth strategies.
Does the RBOG program fund individual business projects?
Based on the program description provided, the focus is on building local capacity (training, technical assistance, and planning) rather than funding a single business project.
Who is the program intended to help?
Common target audiences include small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as the professionals and leaders who guide economic growth locally and regionally, such as economic development officials and community leaders.
What types of activities can be funded under this opportunity?
Funded activities can include:
- Technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses
- Training to strengthen business skills and management capacity
- Economic development planning for communities and regions
What outcomes is the program trying to support?
The overall intent is to help rural communities improve their ability to create jobs, attract or retain businesses, and implement practical strategies for economic growth by strengthening local and regional capacity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is RDBCP 11 04 RBOG.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
This opportunity was posted on July 1, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 1, 2011.
Were late applications accepted?
No. Applications submitted after the deadline were not considered for Fiscal Year 2011 funding.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 31, 2011.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding available was $2,500,000.
What was the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling was $150,000 per grant.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The program expected to make about 27 awards.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated in the provided information.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included organizations rooted in rural areas and capable of carrying out the proposed work, specifically:
- Rural public bodies
- Rural nonprofit corporations
- Rural Indian tribes
- Cooperatives with primarily rural members operating for the mutual benefit of their membership
What qualifications did applicants need to demonstrate?
Applicants needed to demonstrate sufficient financial strength and relevant expertise to successfully deliver the training, technical assistance, or planning activities funded by the grant.
Which agency administered this opportunity?
The administering agency listed was the Business and Cooperative Programs office.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 10.773 (Rural Business Opportunity Grants).
What funding activity categories were associated with the opportunity?
The funding activity categories connected to the opportunity included Agriculture, Business and Commerce, Community Development, Education, and Regional Development.
Who was the contact person for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed program contact was Gail Thuner, Program Manager. Phone: 202-720-8460.
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