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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