USDA-NIFA-OP-012058: Rural Cooperative Development Grants
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 National Institute of Food and Agriculture notices from 2026.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $200,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 12 awards worth $5.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 24, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 7, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$200,000
- Total funding$5.0 million
- Expected awards12
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-NIFA-OP-011616 | September 4, 2025 | Closed September 15, 2025 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | July 7, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 24, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 23, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Applications will only be accepted from nonprofit institutions. A “nonprofit institution” is defined as any organization or institution, including an accredited institution of higher education, no part of the net earnings of which inures, or may lawfully inure, to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements in 7 CFR 4284.520(a). Applicants are ineligible for assistance through this program if one or more of the items defined in 7 CFR 4284.520(b) occurs.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Rural Cooperative Development Grants awards averaged $215,990; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The purpose of the RCDG program, under assistance listing number 10.771, 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 that in turn provide technical assistance to start, expand, or improve cooperatives and mutually owned businesses in rural areas.
Who has won Rural Cooperative Development Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Rural Cooperative Development Grants (10.771) awarded $41.3 million across 191 grant awards, an average of $215,990 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Development Foundation | District of Columbia | 6 | $2.0 million |
| California Center for Cooperation Development | California | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Democracy at Work Institute, Inc | California | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | Iowa | 3 | $1.5 million |
| Lake County Community Development Corporation | Montana | 5 | $1.4 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 USDA-NIFA-OP-012058 still open?
No. It closed on July 24, 2026.
Who can apply for Rural Cooperative Development Grants?
National Institute of Food and Agriculture accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Rural Cooperative Development Grants?
Closed July 24, 2026. 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 $1.0 million each. About $5.0 million in total across about 12 awards.
Who has won Rural Cooperative Development Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Cooperative Development Foundation, California Center for Cooperation Development, Democracy at Work Institute, Inc. The program made 191 awards worth $41.3 million in that time.
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