Grant Program 2013 - USDA: Rural Cooperative Development Grant (RCDG)

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Closing Date: July 10,2013.

The primary objective of the RCDG program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by assisting individuals or entities in the startup, expansion or operational improvement of rural cooperatives and other business entities. Grants are awarded competitively on an annual basis to Rural Cooperative Development Centrers who in turn provide technical assistance to individuals and entities.
Describe how you meet the eligibility requirements for applicant, matching funds, other eligibility requirements, and the grant period, not to exceed two pages. 

Applicant Eligibility:
Grants may be made to non-profit corporations and institutions of higher education.  Grants may not be made to public bodies, for-profit corporations, or individuals.  Indicate your applicant type and provide your CAGE number and expiration date and Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS).

Estimated Program Funding: $6.5 million
Maximum Grant Amount: $200.000

Cost Sharing Requirement: 25 percent of the total project cost

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