Rural Business Opportunity Grant

Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG)

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Synopsis

Full Announcement

Application

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Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	RDBCP-2012-RBOG
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Posted Date:	Jun 07, 2012
Creation Date:	Jun 07, 2012
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 06, 2012    Complete paper applications must be in the USDA Rural Development State Office by the deadline date, 4 p.m. local time. Electronic applications submitted through Grants.gov will be accepted by the system through midnight eastern time on the deadline date. late applications will not be considerd for FY2012 funding.
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 06, 2012    Complete paper applications must be in the USDA Rural Development State Office by the deadline date, 4 p.m. local time. Electronic applications submitted through Grants.gov will be accepted by the system through midnight eastern time on the deadline date. late applications will not be considerd for FY2012 funding.
Archive Date:	Sep 05, 2012
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Regional Development
Category Explanation:	The primary objective of the program is to improve the economic conditions of rural areas. Assistance provided to rural areas under this program includes the following: rural business incubators; technology-based economic development; feasibility studies and business plans; long-term business strategic planning; leadership and entrepreneur training. In addition, we are encouraging applications that will support regional economic development.
Expected Number of Awards:	35
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$2,370,000
Award Ceiling:	$50,000
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):	10.773  --  Rural Business Opportunity Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
 

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Grants may be made to public bodies, nonprofit corporations, institutions of higher education, Indian tribes on Federal or State reservations and other Federally recognized tribal groups, and cooperatives with members that are primarily rural residents. 

Agency Name

Business and Cooperative Programs

Description

The primary objective of the RBOG program is to promote sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. 

Link to Additional Information

Program Information

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Gail Thuner
Phone 202-720-8460 Program Contact

Synopsis Modification History

There are currently no modifications for this opportunity.