Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant

Background
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service announces the availability of $3,000,000 in competitive grant funds for the FY 2024 Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG) program. The purpose of this program is to provide technical assistance to Socially-Disadvantaged Groups in rural areas. Eligible applicants include Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers. This program supports Rural Development’s (RD) mission of improving the quality of life for rural Americans and commitment to directing resources to those who most need them.

Grant Details
The grant application template provides detailed instructions for applicants, including the required forms and registrations, documentation to support claims for applicant eligibility, experience, and local support. The application template covers various sections such as executive summary, eligibility discussion, scoring criteria, performance evaluation measures, and appendices. It also includes specific details on the scoring criteria for technical assistance, work plan/budget, experience, commitment, local support, and administrator discretionary points.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants for the grant include Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers. The grant is intended to provide technical assistance to Socially-Disadvantaged Groups in rural areas.

Grant Value
$3,000,000 in competitive grant funds is available for the FY 2024 Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG) program.