Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program
The purpose of the RCDG program is to enable nonprofit institutions to establish and operate centers for rural cooperative development (Center). The primary objective of the program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by helping nonprofit organizations who in turn provide technical assistance to start, expand, or improve cooperatives and mutually owned businesses in rural areas.
Organization
USDA Rural Development
Eligibility
Nonprofit Organization
University or School
Focus
Education
Planning
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Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation)
The Hunter R3 grant program is a cost-sharing grant for local clubs, organizations, communities, governments, Wisconsin tribes, colleges, universities and technical schools to ensure the education, training and development of safe and ethical hunters and mentors with a preference towards applicants focusing on adults, females and families.
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Shooting Range Grant Program
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