The USDA is offering this grant to 1890 Institutions for projects promoting business creation and skills development in economically challenged rural communities. The grant aims to provide technical assistance, educational programs for rural entrepreneurs, and outreach to small rural communities with high economic need. The closing date for applications is May 12, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 41296
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-08-04-1890 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 1890 Land-Grant Institution Rural Entrepreneurial Outreach and Development Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 13 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.856 — 1890 Land Grant Institutions Rural Entrepreneurial Outreach Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 16, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 22, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2008 Paper copies must be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than May 12, 2008, to be eligible for FY 2008 funding. Electronic copies must be received by May 12, 2008, to be eligible for FY 2008 funding. Late applications will not be considered for funding. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2008 Paper copies must be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than May 12, 2008, to be eligible for FY 2008 funding. Electronic copies must be received by May 12, 2008, to be eligible for FY 2008 funding. Late applications will not be considered for funding. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 20, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $115,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only recognized 1890 Land-Grant Universities and Tuskegee University (1890 Institutions) are eligible for this program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: | Makes funding available to 1890 Institutions forcompetitively awarded cooperative agreements for projects that support USDA Rural Developments goals and objectives of providing technicalassistance for business creation in economically challenged rural communities, for educational programs to develop and improve upon theprofessional skills of rural entrepreneurs, and for outreach and promotion of USDA RuralDevelopments programs in small ruralcommunities with the greatest economic need. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to 1890 Announcemnt |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edgar Lewis
Agricultural Economist Phone 2026903407 Email:edgar.lewis@wdc.usda.go |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Archival of FY2008 program. | Apr 22, 2009 | |
| Apr 22, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-08-04-1890 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 1890 Land-Grant Institution Rural Entrepreneurial Outreach and Development Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 13 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.856 — 1890 Land Grant Institutions Rural Entrepreneurial Outreach Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 16, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 22, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2008 Paper copies must be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than May 12, 2008, to be eligible for FY 2008 funding. Electronic copies must be received by May 12, 2008, to be eligible for FY 2008 funding. Late applications will not be considered for funding. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2008 Paper copies must be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than May 12, 2008, to be eligible for FY 2008 funding. Electronic copies must be received by May 12, 2008, to be eligible for FY 2008 funding. Late applications will not be considered for funding. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 20, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $115,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only recognized 1890 Land-Grant Universities and Tuskegee University (1890 Institutions) are eligible for this program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: | Makes funding available to 1890 Institutions forcompetitively awarded cooperative agreements for projects that support USDA Rural Developments goals and objectives of providing technicalassistance for business creation in economically challenged rural communities, for educational programs to develop and improve upon theprofessional skills of rural entrepreneurs, and for outreach and promotion of USDA RuralDevelopments programs in small ruralcommunities with the greatest economic need. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to 1890 Announcemnt |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edgar Lewis
Agricultural Economist Phone 2026903407 Email:edgar.lewis@wdc.usda.go |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-08-04-1890 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 1890 Land-Grant Institution Rural Entrepreneurial Outreach and Development Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 13 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.856 — 1890 Land Grant Institutions Rural Entrepreneurial Outreach Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 22, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2008 Paper copies must be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than May 12, 2008, to be eligible for FY 2008 funding. Electronic copies must be received by May 12, 2008, to be eligible for FY 2008 funding. Late applications will not be considered for funding. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $115,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only recognized 1890 Land-Grant Universities and Tuskegee University (1890 Institutions) are eligible for this program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | Makes funding available to 1890 Institutions for competitively awarded cooperative agreements for projects that support USDA Rural Developments goals and objectives of providing technical assistance for business creation in economically challenged rural communities, for educational programs to develop and improve upon the professional skills of rural entrepreneurs, and for outreach and promotion of USDA Rural Developments programs in small rural communities with the greatest economic need. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to 1890 Announcemnt |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edgar Lewis
Agricultural Economist Phone 2026903407 Email:edgar.lewis@wdc.usda.go |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Edgar Lewis Agricultural Economist Phone 2026903407 Email: edgar.lewis@wdc.usda.go |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.856 | PKG00006848 | Mar 26, 2008 | May 12, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
41296 SF424-2.0.pdf
41296 SF424A-1.0.pdf
41296 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
41296 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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