The Rural Business-Cooperative Service announces the availability of $3,000,000 in competitive grant funds for the FY 2023 Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG) program.
Donor Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/16/2023
Size of the Grant: $175,000
Details:
This program supports Rural Development’s (RD) mission of improving the quality of life for rural Americans and commitment to directing resources to those who most need them.
Objective
The primary objective of the Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant program is to provide technical assistance to socially-disadvantaged groups through cooperatives and Cooperative Development Centers.
Funding Information
- Total Funding: $3,000,000
- Maximum Grant Amount: $175,000
Uses of Fund
Grants must be used to provide technical assistance to socially-disadvantaged groups in rural areas. Examples of technical assistance are:
- Feasibility studies
- Business plans
- Strategic planning
- Leadership training
Note that the cooperative or center can be located in any area, but the groups assisted must be located in an eligible rural area.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants include Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.