Technical Assistance to Cooperatives
Program Objective
To develop and administer research, technical assistance, statistical, and educational programs on financial, organizational, management, legal, social, and economic aspects of rural cooperatives, and to work with cooperatives and educational organizations in promoting the knowledge of cooperative principles and practices.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- Small Business Person
Farmer and rural cooperatives and rural residents in all U.S. States and Territories.
Beneficiaries
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
Ultimate beneficiaries must be located in rural areas.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Requests are considered on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to available staff resources.
Requests are typically approved/disapproved within 30-60 days.
Program details & compliance
Description
To provide non-monetary assistance and services include facilitating strategic planning, board of director training, member surveys, and feasibility analysis. Services are limited to rural residents, including groups interested in forming cooperatives as well as established cooperative
Mission Categories
Primary: Economic Development
Other categories:
Rural Community DevelopmentAgricultural Resource Conservation and DevelopmentEducational FacilitiesGeneral and Special Interest Organizations
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Services include facilitating strategic planning, board of director training, member surveys, and feasibility analysis.
Restrictions
This is a non-monetary educational service.
Required Documentation
Requests for technical assistance by an established cooperative should come from the cooperative board of directors. Requests for assistance in forming a cooperative should be made in writing from a steering committee on behalf of the interested rural group.