RPIC2021: RPIC COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Rural Utilities Service notices from 2021.
Rural Utilities Service offered grants of up to $250,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and small businesses. It expected to make $3.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 26, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 27, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Total funding$3.0 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPIC2022 | June 30, 2022 | Closed August 15, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 27, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 26, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 25, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and small businesses.
All 10 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Rural Development Cooperative Agreement Program awards averaged $1.3 million; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge is a technical assistance and planning process for qualified entities to support rural community leaders to create places where people want to live, work, and play. This initiative is to provide planning support, technical assistance, and training to communities to foster placemaking activities in rural communities. Funds can help enhance capacity for broadband access, preserve cultural and historic structures, and support the development of transportation, housing, and recreational spaces. Applicants must demonstrate existing and proposed partnerships with public, private, philanthropic, and community partners to provide assistance. This funding announcement supports the delivery of technical assistance and training in visioning, planning, and assisting communities to implement placemaking efforts in rural communities under the Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge (RPIC).
Who has won Rural Development Cooperative Agreement Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Rural Development Cooperative Agreement Program (10.890) awarded $6.7 million across 5 grant awards, an average of $1.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Regional Commission | District of Columbia | 3 | $3.5 million |
| Appalachian Regional Commission | District of Columbia | 2 | $3.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is RPIC2021 still open?
No. It closed on July 26, 2021.
Who can apply for RPIC COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT?
Rural Utilities Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and small businesses.
What is the deadline for RPIC COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT?
Closed July 26, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $250,000 each. About $3.0 million in total.
Who has won Rural Development Cooperative Agreement Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Appalachian Regional Commission, Appalachian Regional Commission. The program made 5 awards worth $6.7 million in that time.