Opportunity Information: Apply for RDBCP RCDG 2013
Apply for RDBCP RCDG 2013
- 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 Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.771 Rural Cooperative Development Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 24, 2013 and posted on May 24, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 2013 Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than July 15, 2013, to be eligible for FY 2013 grant funding. You may also hand carry your application to one of our field offices, but it must be received by close of business on the deadline date. Late applications are not eligible for FY 2013 grant funding. Electronic copies must be received no later than midnight eastern time July 10, 2013, to be eligible for FY 2013 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 $6,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- You must be a nonprofit corporation or an institution of higher education to apply for this program. Public bodies and individuals are not eligible to apply for the RCDG program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program is a competitive federal grant opportunity designed to strengthen rural economies by building the capacity of organizations that help cooperatives and other rural businesses succeed. The core goal is practical economic improvement in rural communities, achieved by supporting the startup of new rural cooperatives, the expansion of existing cooperatives, or operational improvements that make these enterprises more sustainable. Rather than funding individual cooperatives directly, the program funds Rural Cooperative Development Centers, which then deliver hands-on technical assistance to the cooperatives, producer groups, and other eligible rural business entities they serve. In other words, the grant is aimed at creating and strengthening local or regional "support hubs" that can guide rural enterprises through planning, governance, financing readiness, marketing, and other common challenges.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: RDBCP RCDG 2013; CFDA 10.771) is administered through USDA Rural Development's Business and Cooperative Programs. It is a discretionary grant program, meaning awards are made through an annual competitive process rather than by formula. For FY 2013, the agency anticipated making about 30 awards, with an estimated total funding pool of $6.5 million. Individual awards could be as large as $200,000 (award ceiling). Because the program focuses on building institutional capacity and delivering technical assistance, applicants typically propose a work plan describing how they will provide training, one-on-one advising, feasibility support, and other cooperative development services to rural clients within a defined service area.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit corporations and institutions of higher education. Specifically, eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education under that IRS category) as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The announcement makes clear that public bodies and individuals are not eligible to apply. The expectation is that an applicant organization has (or will build) the expertise and staffing needed to operate as a Rural Cooperative Development Center and to deliver measurable technical assistance outcomes for rural businesses and cooperatives.
A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources to the project budget in accordance with program rules. While the announcement text provided does not state the matching percentage, the presence of a required match is an important planning consideration because it affects project design, cash flow, and documentation of committed funds.
Key dates for the FY 2013 competition were tied to how the application was submitted. Electronic submissions had to be received by midnight Eastern Time on July 10, 2013. Paper applications had a slightly later mailing deadline: they needed to be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than July 15, 2013. Hand-delivered applications were required to be received by close of business on the stated deadline date. The agency also notes that late applications were not eligible for FY 2013 funding, emphasizing that timeliness was an absolute threshold requirement. The posting date and creation date for the opportunity were May 24, 2013, and the archive date was August 9, 2013.
For further details, the opportunity points applicants to the RCDG Program web site and provides a program contact for assistance, including a Program Manager phone number at (202) 690-1376 for issues accessing the full announcement.
Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) Program FAQs (FY 2013)
What is the Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program?
The Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG) program is a competitive federal grant opportunity intended to strengthen rural economies by building the capacity of organizations that help cooperatives and other rural businesses succeed. The emphasis is on practical economic improvement in rural communities.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The core goal is to support cooperative and rural business success through activities such as starting new rural cooperatives, expanding existing cooperatives, and making operational improvements that increase long-term sustainability.
Does the RCDG program fund individual cooperatives directly?
No. The program does not primarily fund individual cooperatives directly. Instead, it funds Rural Cooperative Development Centers, which then provide hands-on technical assistance to cooperatives, producer groups, and other eligible rural business entities in their service area.
What is a Rural Cooperative Development Center in the context of this grant?
A Rural Cooperative Development Center is an organization funded by the RCDG program to serve as a local or regional support hub. Its role is to guide rural enterprises through common needs such as planning, governance, financing readiness, marketing, and related challenges.
What kinds of services are applicants expected to provide under an RCDG award?
Applicants typically propose a work plan to deliver cooperative development and rural business technical assistance, such as training, one-on-one advising, feasibility support, and other services aimed at measurable outcomes for rural clients.
Who administers this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is administered through USDA Rural Development's Business and Cooperative Programs.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
It is a discretionary, competitive grant program. Awards are made through an annual competitive process rather than by formula.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RDBCP RCDG 2013, and the CFDA number is 10.771.
How much funding was anticipated for FY 2013?
For FY 2013, USDA anticipated about 30 awards with an estimated total funding pool of $6.5 million.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards could be as large as $200,000 (the award ceiling).
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit corporations and institutions of higher education. This includes 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education under that IRS category), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Are public bodies or individuals eligible to apply?
No. The announcement states that public bodies and individuals are not eligible to apply.
What is the program expecting from the applicant organization?
The expectation is that the applicant has (or will build) the expertise and staffing needed to operate as a Rural Cooperative Development Center and to deliver measurable technical assistance outcomes for rural businesses and cooperatives.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources to the project budget in accordance with program rules.
Is the required matching percentage provided in the information shown?
No. The text provided indicates that a match is required, but it does not state the matching percentage.
Why is the match requirement an important planning consideration?
Because it affects project design, cash flow, and the documentation needed to show committed non-federal funds or resources.
What were the deadlines for electronic submissions for FY 2013?
Electronic submissions had to be received by midnight Eastern Time on July 10, 2013.
What were the deadlines for paper applications for FY 2013?
Paper applications needed to be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than July 15, 2013.
What was required for hand-delivered applications?
Hand-delivered applications were required to be received by close of business on the stated deadline date.
Are late applications considered for funding?
No. The agency stated that late applications were not eligible for FY 2013 funding, making timeliness an absolute threshold requirement.
When was this opportunity posted and created, and when was it archived?
The posting date and creation date were May 24, 2013. The archive date was August 9, 2013.
Where can applicants find further details?
The opportunity directs applicants to the RCDG Program web site for further details and fuller program information.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
A program contact is provided for assistance, including a Program Manager phone number at (202) 690-1376 for issues accessing the full announcement.
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