Rural Cooperative Development Grants (10.771)
Rural Cooperative Development Grants (Assistance Listing 10.771) is run by the Rural Business Cooperative Service, part of the Department of Agriculture. It awarded $41.3 million in 191 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $215,990 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $200,000. Half of the 191 awards fell between $199,006 and $200,000, and they ranged from $2,282 to $1,000,000.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$41.3 million
- Grant awards191
- Typical award$200,000
- Awarded in FY 2025$8.2 million
- Size rank1,088 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $7.7 million in fiscal 2021 to $8.2 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1088th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 57% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 35 states and territories.
What the program funds
To improve the economic condition of rural areas by assisting individuals and businesses in the startup, expansion or operational improvement of rural cooperatives and other mutually-owned businesses through Cooperative Development Centers.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Applicants are not eligible if they have been debarred or suspended or otherwise excluded from participation in Federal assistance programs under Executive Order 12549, “Debarment and Suspension.” Applicants are not eligible if they have an outstanding judgement obtained by the U.S. in a Federal Court (other than U.S. Tax Court), are delinquent on the payment of Federal income taxes, or are delinquent on a Federal debt. Any corporation that has been convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the past 24 months or that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, is not eligible for funding.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Funds must be used to provide technical assistance to individuals and businesses in rural areas for the purpose of cooperative development. Funds must be used for cooperative development, although limited use of funds for assistance to other business types may be allowed at the Agency’s discretion.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Cost Sharing or Matching. A match of at least 25 percent (5 percent for 1994 Institutions) of the total project cost is required for the application as provided in 7 CFR 4284.513(f).MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Average = $180,000, Range = $70,000 (minimum) to $200,000 (maximum).
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: This Rural Development investment will be used to assist agricultural producers in reducing input costs, conserving energy resources, and diversifying operations through new energy crops and energy generation facilities. The investment will also help expand markets for agricultural commodities while utilizing practices that enhance the environment, natural resource base, and quality of life.
Funding history and past recipients
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.
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 12% of the money, state and local governments 1.3% and colleges and universities 1.2%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 175 | $35.2 million | 85% |
| Nonprofits | 11 | $5.0 million | 12% |
| State and local governments | 3 | $526,387 | 1.3% |
| Colleges and universities | 2 | $498,078 | 1.2% |
By state
19 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $3.8 million |
| Montana | 13 | $2.9 million |
| Minnesota | 13 | $2.8 million |
| Iowa | 5 | $2.3 million |
| Virginia | 7 | $2.1 million |
| Washington | 10 | $2.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $2.0 million |
| Wisconsin | 9 | $1.9 million |
| South Carolina | 9 | $1.9 million |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $1.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $1.3 million |
| North Carolina | 7 | $1.3 million |
| Texas | 6 | $1.3 million |
| Kentucky | 6 | $1.3 million |
| Vermont | 4 | $1.2 million |
| Colorado | 5 | $1.2 million |
| North Dakota | 5 | $1.1 million |
| Alaska | 5 | $1.0 million |
| Nebraska | 6 | $1.0 million |
| Illinois | 5 | $989,153 |
| Oregon | 6 | $926,320 |
| Ohio | 4 | $806,814 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $800,000 |
| Indiana | 4 | $689,610 |
| Mississippi | 4 | $588,410 |
| New York | 4 | $441,188 |
| Kansas | 2 | $328,222 |
| Idaho | 1 | $250,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $250,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $250,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $249,944 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $249,924 |
| Georgia | 2 | $205,343 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $200,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $176,513 |