Rural Business Development Grant
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 10.351 (USAspending.gov).
- Northern Border Regional Commission 4 awards $9,400,000
- Nebraska Indian Community College 2 awards $1,900,000
- Delta Regional Authority $1,685,000
- Kentucky Community & Technical College System $900,000
- Cherokee Nation $755,078
- Pathstone Enterprise Center, Llc $747,450
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To promote sustainable economic development and facilitate the development of small and emerging private business, industry, and related employment for improving the economy in rural communities.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Local
- State
- Tribal Government (other)
- Small Business Person
Applicants eligible for RBDG grants are government entities, Indian tribes or nonprofit corporations serving rural areas such as States, counties, cities, townships, and incorporated towns and villages, boroughs, authorities, districts and Indian tribes on Federal and State reservations which will serve rural areas. Rural area for this program is defined as a city, town, or unincorporated area that has a population of 50,000 inhabitants or less, other than an urbanized area immediately adjacent to a city, town, or unincorporated area that has a population in excess of 50,000 inhabitants.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
After the application has been reviewed by the RD local office, it is forwarded to the RD State Office for review and processing instructions. Following approval by the State Office, funds are made available to the local office for final delivery. Notification of awards must be made to the designated State Central Information Reception Agency.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
A NOSA will be published annually to provide deadline to submit completed applications to you local USDA Office.
Program details & compliance
Description
Rural communities and small and emerging private business enterprises which will employ 50 or less new employees and have less than $1.0 million in projected gross revenue. Government entities, private nonprofit corporations, and Federally recognized Indian tribes that receive the grant to assist a business type operation. Grants are not made directly to a business.
Mission Categories
Primary: Small Business
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Rural business development grants (RBDG) provide Business opportunity, Business enterprise . Funds may be used to assist in the economic development of rural areas by providing technical assistance, training, and planning for businesses. Business enterprise type grants may be used to create, expand, or operate rural distance learning networks or programs that provide educational or job training instruction related to potential employment or job advancement for adult students; develop, construct or acquisition land, buildings, plants, equipment, access streets and roads, parking areas, utility extensions, necessary water supply and waste disposal facilities; refinancing; services and fees; and to establish a revolving loan fund.
Required Documentation
Evidence of legal capacity, economic feasibility, and financial responsibility relative to the activity for which assistance is requested.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements