The RBOG program promotes sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs
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through provision of training and technical assistance for business development, entrepreneurs, and economic development officials and to assist with economic development planning.
Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: RDBCP-10-01-RBOG
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Apr 06, 2010
Creation Date: Apr 06, 2010
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 28, 2010 The deadline for receipt of applications in the respective Rural Development State Office is 4:00 p.m. local time on June 28, 2010. Any application received after that time will not be considered for FY2010 funding.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 28, 2010 The deadline for receipt of applications in the respective Rural Development State Office is 4:00 p.m. local time on June 28, 2010. Any application received after that time will not be considered for FY2010 funding.
Archive Date: Jul 28, 2010
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 30
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,480,000
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s): 10.773 -- Rural Business Opportunity Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Eligible Applicants
County governments
City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Grants may be made to public bodies, nonprofit corporations, Indian trides on Federal or State reservations and other Federally recognized tribal groups, and cooperatives with members that are primarily rural residents and that conduxct activities for the mutual benefit of the members.
Agency Name
Business and Cooperative Programs
Description
The RBOG program promotes sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs through provision of training and technical assistance for business development, entrepreneurs, and economic development officials and to assist with economic development planning.
Program Information
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andrew Jermolowicz
Agricultural Economist
Phone 202-720-8460 Program Contact
