Value Added Producer Grant
The primary objective of this grant program is to help eligible impendent producer of agriculture commodities, agriculture producer groups, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and majority controlled producer-based business venture develop strategies to create marketing opportunities and to help develop business plans for viable marketing opportunities. Eligible agricultural producer groups, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and majority controlled producer-based business venture must limit their proposals to emerging markets. These grants will facilitate greater participation in emerging markets and new markets for value – added products. Grants will only be awarded if projects or ventures are determined to be economically viable and sustainable. No more than 10 percent of the program funds can go to applicants that are majority controlled producer – based business ventures.
Deadline: Mar 31, 2008. Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed, shipped, or sent overnight no later than March 31, 2008. Electronic applications must be received by March 31, 2008. Late applications are not eligible for FY 2008 grant funding.
Eligible Entities: Individuals
CFDA #: 10.352
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Rural Cooperative Development Grant
Provides grant funds to establish or operate a Center to assist individuals or entities in the startup, expansion or operational improvement of cooperative business.
Deadline: Apr 08, 2008. You may submit completed applications for grants on paper or electronically by April 8, 2008. Late applications are not eligible for FY 2008 grant funding.
Eligible Entities: Nonprofits having a 501(c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education
CFDA: 10.771
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Small Minority Producer Grant
To provides technical assistance to small, minority agricultural producers through eligible minority cooperatives and minority associations of cooperatives.
Deadline: Apr 08, 2008. You may submit completed applications for grants on paper or electronically by April 8, 2008. Late applications are not eligible for FY2008 grant funding.
CFDA: 10.771
Eligible Entities: Eligible applicants are minority cooperatives or minority associations of cooperatives. Individuals are not eligible for this program
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Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grant Program
The Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Program is specifically designed to meet the educational and health care needs of rural America through the use of advanced telecommunications technologies. In the Grant Program, the focus is on funding end-user equipment that operates via telecommunications to connect students and teachers or medical providers and patients in separate rural locations.
Deadline April 18, 2008
Eligible Entities: State, County, and Local governments
CFDA: 10.855
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Housing and Community Facilities Program Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI)
This Notice announces the availability of $6,255,900 of competitive grant funds for the RCDI program through the Rural Housing Service (RHS), an agency within the USDA Rural Development mission area herein referred to as the Agency. Applicants must provide matching funds in an amount at least equal to the Federal grant. These grants will be made to qualified intermediary organizations that will provide financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop their capacity and ability to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development.
Deadline is May 8, 2008. The application date and time are firm. The Agency will not consider any application received after the deadline
CFDA: 10.446
Eligible entities: State, County, City or township, Special district, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), and Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3)
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