Opportunity Information: Apply for RDBCP 10 02 SSDPG
Apply for RDBCP 10 02 SSDPG
- The Business and Cooperative Programs in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant" 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 Apr 29, 2010 and posted on Apr 29, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2010 You may submit completed applications for grants on paper or electronically by July 27,2009. Late applications are not eligible for FY2009 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 $3,463,000.00 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 17 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are minority cooperatives or minority associations of cooperatives. Individuals are not eligible for this program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant (SSDPG) is a discretionary federal grant program administered through USDA Rural Development's Business and Cooperative Programs under CFDA 10.771 (Rural Cooperative Development Grants). Its purpose is to expand access to technical assistance for small, minority agricultural producers by funding projects carried out by eligible minority cooperatives and minority associations of cooperatives. In practical terms, the program is designed to strengthen the capacity of these cooperative organizations so they can better support socially disadvantaged producers with the know-how, planning, and organizational help needed to operate competitively and sustainably.
Funding under this opportunity is provided as a grant (not a loan), and the announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The estimated total funding available for the cycle referenced is $3,463,000, with an individual award ceiling of $200,000. The opportunity anticipated making about 17 awards, suggesting a competitive process where proposals would be evaluated and funded until available dollars are allocated. Because it is a discretionary opportunity, applicants typically need to present a clear work plan and demonstrate that their proposed technical assistance activities are well-scoped, feasible, and likely to deliver meaningful benefits to the targeted producers.
Eligibility is limited and specific. Applicants must be minority cooperatives or minority associations of cooperatives, as stated in the eligibility information. Individuals are explicitly not eligible to apply. The structure of the program reflects the idea that cooperatives and cooperative associations can serve as trusted, culturally competent intermediaries that are close to producer communities and are positioned to deliver technical assistance efficiently across multiple producers rather than on a one-off basis.
Key dates included in the posting show it was posted and created on April 29, 2010, with an original and current closing date of July 27, 2010, and an archive date of August 26, 2010. The notice also contains a conflicting line referencing submission by July 27, 2009 for FY2009 funding, which appears to be legacy language carried over into the text. For applicants at the time, the controlling deadline shown in the opportunity record is July 27, 2010, and the announcement clearly states that late applications are not eligible for funding. Applications could be submitted either on paper or electronically by the deadline.
The program's core activity focus is technical assistance for small, minority agricultural producers delivered through eligible cooperative entities. While the summary does not list specific allowable activities in detail, technical assistance in cooperative development and producer support contexts commonly includes efforts such as business planning support, governance and cooperative management training, market development guidance, financial recordkeeping assistance, feasibility and strategic planning, and other capacity-building services that help producers and their organizations improve performance and access markets. The essential requirement, based on the description provided, is that the assistance is aimed at supporting small, minority producers and is delivered through the eligible minority cooperative structures.
For prospective applicants who, at the time, needed the complete program announcement or had trouble accessing it electronically, the opportunity lists a point of contact: Melinda Martin at (202) 720-8460. The listing also references an additional information link labeled "Program Announcement and Information," which would typically contain the detailed requirements, evaluation criteria, submission instructions, and any mandatory forms.
Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant (SSDPG) FAQs
What is the Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant (SSDPG)?
The Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant (SSDPG) is a discretionary federal grant program administered through USDA Rural Development's Business and Cooperative Programs under CFDA 10.771 (Rural Cooperative Development Grants). It funds projects that expand access to technical assistance for small, minority agricultural producers by supporting eligible minority cooperatives and minority associations of cooperatives.
What is the main purpose of SSDPG funding?
The purpose is to strengthen the capacity of eligible cooperative organizations so they can deliver effective technical assistance to small, minority agricultural producers. In practice, this means helping cooperative entities provide know-how, planning support, and organizational assistance that improves producers' ability to operate competitively and sustainably.
Is SSDPG funding a grant or a loan?
SSDPG funding is provided as a grant, not a loan.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How much total funding was available for the cycle described?
The estimated total funding available for the referenced cycle was $3,463,000.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The individual award ceiling listed is $200,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making about 17 awards.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
Yes. The posting suggests a competitive process where proposals are evaluated and funded until available funds are allocated.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to minority cooperatives and minority associations of cooperatives, as stated in the eligibility information.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are explicitly not eligible to apply.
Why does the program focus on cooperatives and associations?
The program is structured around the idea that cooperatives and cooperative associations can serve as trusted intermediaries that are close to producer communities and can deliver technical assistance efficiently across multiple producers.
What types of projects does SSDPG support?
The program focuses on technical assistance for small, minority agricultural producers, delivered through eligible cooperative entities. While the summary does not list specific allowable activities in detail, the funded work is described as capacity-building and producer support delivered via these cooperative structures.
What are examples of technical assistance activities that fit the program's focus?
Although not enumerated in detail in the summary, technical assistance in cooperative development and producer support contexts commonly includes business planning support, governance and cooperative management training, market development guidance, financial recordkeeping assistance, feasibility and strategic planning, and other capacity-building services designed to improve performance and access markets for targeted producers.
What makes a strong application for a discretionary program like this?
Because this is a discretionary opportunity, applicants typically need to present a clear work plan and show that the proposed technical assistance activities are well-scoped, feasible, and likely to deliver meaningful benefits to the targeted producers.
What were the key dates listed in the posting?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 29, 2010. The original and current closing date shown is July 27, 2010. The archive date is August 26, 2010.
There is a line mentioning July 27, 2009. Which deadline should applicants follow?
The notice includes conflicting language referencing submission by July 27, 2009 for FY2009 funding, which appears to be legacy language. The controlling deadline shown in the opportunity record is July 27, 2010.
Are late applications accepted?
No. The announcement states that late applications are not eligible for funding.
How could applications be submitted?
Applications could be submitted either on paper or electronically by the deadline.
Where can applicants find the complete program announcement and requirements?
The listing references an additional information link labeled "Program Announcement and Information," which would typically contain detailed requirements, evaluation criteria, submission instructions, and any mandatory forms.
Who can be contacted for questions or help accessing the announcement?
The opportunity lists a point of contact: Melinda Martin at (202) 720-8460.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is administered under CFDA 10.771 (Rural Cooperative Development Grants).
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