Rural Business Development Grant Program
Funding TypeGrant
Grantor Agency
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Grant Range
# of Awards Available
Programmatic AreaCapacity Building
Programmatic AreaCommunity Development
Programmatic AreaWorkforce & Economic Development
Deadline February 28, 2025
Match Required?
Eligible EntitiesPublic and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; 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; and State governments
Focus AreaThe purpose of the program is to promote economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds to eligible entities. Applications will compete in two separate categories, business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants, for use in funding various business and community projects that serve rural areas.
Contactcindy.mason@wdc.usda.gov
Link to Opportunityhttps://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356757
Application Platformgrants.gov
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