Rural Cooperative Development Grants

Department Of Agriculture, Rural Business Cooperative Service

To improve the economic condition of rural areas by assisting individuals and businesses in the startup, expansion or operational improvement of rural cooperatives and other mutually-owned businesses through Cooperative Development Centers.

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Helps businesses in rural areas get money for developing cooperatives. Funds can also assist other business types at the Agency's discretion.

Quick Facts

Funding
$2,400,000 - $9,174,933
Deadline
Sep 15, 2025
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Business Financing & Capital
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, Rural Business Cooperative Service

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What Is This Program?

This program provide funds that must be used to provide technical assistance to individuals and businesses in rural areas for the purpose of cooperative development. Funds must be used for cooperative development, although limited use of funds for assistance to other business types may be allowed at the Agencyโ€™s discretion. All available funds are discretionary funds and must be awarded through a national competition.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Grant funding to support cooperative development initiatives in rural communities.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: cooperative development

Region: rural areas, state-specific

Other Criteria: organizations focused on cooperative development

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202-720-1400

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.

This program offers funding up to $9,174,933 (minimum $2,400,000).

The application deadline is September 15, 2025.

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