Opportunity Information: Apply for RDBCP 12 01 SSDPG
Apply for RDBCP 12 01 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 May 1, 2012 and posted on May 1, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 24, 2012 Paper copies must be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than July 24, 2012 to be eligible for FY 2012 grant funding. Late applications are not eligible for FY 2012 grant funding. Complete electronic copies must be received by July 24, 2012, to be eligible for FY 2012 grant funding. Late applications are not eligible for FY 2012 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 $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $175,000.00 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).
- Grants may be made to Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers. You must be able to verify your legal structure in the State in which you are incorporated. Grants may not be made to public bodies or to individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant (SSDPG) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity designed to strengthen small, socially disadvantaged agricultural producers by funding technical assistance delivered through cooperative-based organizations. The program is administered through USDA Rural Development, Business and Cooperative Programs, and is authorized under Section 310B(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932). In practical terms, the grant is meant to help eligible organizations provide hands-on support that improves the ability of socially disadvantaged producers to organize, operate, and succeed through cooperative approaches and related business development activities.
This funding opportunity is specifically aimed at cooperative entities that can clearly demonstrate they serve socially disadvantaged groups and are led or composed primarily of socially disadvantaged producers. Eligible applicants include Cooperative Development Centers, individual Cooperatives, and Groups of Cooperatives. To qualify based on governance or membership, an applicant must show either that a majority of its governing board is made up of members of socially disadvantaged groups, or that at least 75 percent of its membership consists of socially disadvantaged producers. Applicants also must be able to verify their legal structure in the state where they are incorporated. The opportunity explicitly excludes public bodies and individuals, meaning the program is intended for legally established cooperative organizations and cooperative development entities rather than government agencies or sole applicants.
The core purpose of the SSDPG program is technical assistance. While the announcement does not list every allowable activity in the excerpt provided, the intent is clear: the funds support services that help small, socially disadvantaged agricultural producers build capacity, improve management and operations, and strengthen their market position through cooperative development and related support. The assistance is delivered by the funded cooperative or development center to producers, rather than being a direct payment to producers themselves.
For this specific funding cycle (FY 2012), the opportunity anticipated approximately 17 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $3,000,000. The maximum award amount listed is $175,000 per grant. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can make the program more accessible for organizations that may not have substantial non-federal funds available to leverage.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number RDBCP 12 01 SSDPG and the CFDA number 10.771 (Rural Cooperative Development Grants). The opportunity was posted and created on May 1, 2012, with an application deadline of July 24, 2012. The deadline was strict: paper applications had to be postmarked (mailed, shipped, or sent overnight) no later than July 24, 2012, and complete electronic submissions had to be received by that same date. Late applications were not eligible for FY 2012 funding. The opportunity was archived on August 23, 2012, indicating the application window for that cycle had closed.
For applicants needing help obtaining or accessing the full announcement, the listed program contact was Melinda Martin at (202) 720-8460.
Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant (SSDPG) FAQs (FY 2012)
What is the Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant (SSDPG)?
The Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant (SSDPG) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity intended to strengthen small, socially disadvantaged agricultural producers by funding technical assistance delivered through cooperative-based organizations.
Which federal agency administers the SSDPG program?
The program is administered through USDA Rural Development, Business and Cooperative Programs.
What law authorizes this grant program?
The SSDPG program is authorized under Section 310B(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932).
What is the main purpose of SSDPG funding?
The core purpose of SSDPG is to fund technical assistance that helps small, socially disadvantaged agricultural producers improve their ability to organize, operate, and succeed through cooperative approaches and related business development activities.
Does this grant provide direct payments to producers?
No. The assistance is delivered by the funded cooperative or development center to producers. It is not described as a direct payment program for producers.
Who is eligible to apply for SSDPG (based on the information provided)?
Eligible applicants include Cooperative Development Centers, individual Cooperatives, and Groups of Cooperatives.
What types of organizations is this funding opportunity aimed at?
This opportunity is specifically aimed at cooperative entities that can clearly demonstrate they serve socially disadvantaged groups and are led or composed primarily of socially disadvantaged producers.
What governance or membership thresholds must an applicant meet to qualify?
To qualify based on governance or membership, an applicant must show either (1) that a majority of its governing board is made up of members of socially disadvantaged groups, or (2) that at least 75 percent of its membership consists of socially disadvantaged producers.
Do applicants have to prove their legal structure?
Yes. Applicants must be able to verify their legal structure in the state where they are incorporated.
Are public bodies eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity explicitly excludes public bodies.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity explicitly excludes individuals.
What types of activities does SSDPG fund?
The excerpt does not list every allowable activity, but it states the intent is to support technical assistance and related support services that build capacity, improve management and operations, and strengthen market position through cooperative development and related business development activities.
How many awards were anticipated for FY 2012?
For FY 2012, the opportunity anticipated approximately 17 awards.
What was the estimated total funding level for FY 2012?
The estimated total program funding level for FY 2012 was $3,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is $175,000 per grant.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is RDBCP 12 01 SSDPG.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 10.771 (Rural Cooperative Development Grants).
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 1, 2012.
What was the application deadline for FY 2012?
The application deadline was July 24, 2012.
How strict was the FY 2012 application deadline?
The deadline was strict. Paper applications had to be postmarked (mailed, shipped, or sent overnight) no later than July 24, 2012, and complete electronic submissions had to be received by that same date. Late applications were not eligible for FY 2012 funding.
When was the FY 2012 opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 23, 2012, indicating the application window for that cycle had closed.
Who can be contacted for help obtaining or accessing the full announcement?
The listed program contact was Melinda Martin at (202) 720-8460.
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