Rural Community Development Initiative

Document Type:Grants NoticeFunding Opportunity Number:USDA-RD-HCFP-RCDI-2023Funding Opportunity Title:Rural Community Development InitiativeOpportunity Category:DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:GrantCategory of Funding Activity:AgricultureCommunity DevelopmentCategory Explanation: Expected Number of Awards:30CFDA Number(s):10.446 -- Rural Community Development InitiativeCost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Version:Synopsis 1Posted Date:May 04, 2023Last Updated Date:May 04, 2023Original Closing Date for Applications:Jun 28, 2023 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jun 28, 2023 Archive Date:Jul 28, 2023Estimated Total Program Funding:$6,000,000Award Ceiling:$500,000Award Floor:$50,000 Document Type:Grants NoticeFunding Opportunity Number:USDA-RD-HCFP-RCDI-2023Funding Opportunity Title:Rural Community Development InitiativeOpportunity Category:DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:GrantCategory of Funding

Activity:AgricultureCommunity DevelopmentCategory Explanation: Expected Number of Awards:30CFDA Number(s):10.446 -- Rural Community Development InitiativeCost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Version:Synopsis 1Posted Date:May 04, 2023Last Updated Date:May 04, 2023Original Closing Date for Applications:Jun 28, 2023 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jun 28, 2023 Archive Date:Jul 28, 2023Estimated Total Program Funding:$6,000,000Award Ceiling:$500,000Award Floor:$50,000 Eligible Applicants:Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationAdditional Information on Eligibility:The intermediary organization must have been legally organized for a minimum of 3 years and have at least 3 years prior experience working with private nonprofit community-based housing and development organizations, low-income rural communities, or tribal organizations in the areas of housing, community facilities, or community and economic development. The Intermediary will be required to provide matching funds in an amount at least equal to the RCDI grant. The respective minimum and maximum grant amount per Intermediary are $50,000 and $500,000. The Recipient and Beneficiary, but not the Intermediary, must be located in a city or town that has a population of 50,000 or less inhabitants. Agency Name:Rural Housing ServiceDescription:Technical Assistance & Training Grant Qualified private, nonprofit and public (including tribal) intermediary organizations proposing to carry out financial and technical assistance programs will be eligible to receive the funding. The RCDI structure requires the intermediary (grantee) to provide a program of 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. The recipients will, in turn, provide programs that will support their communities (beneficiaries). The Intermediary will be required to provide matching funds in an amount at least equal to the RCDI grant. The respective minimum and maximum grant amount per Intermediary are $50,000 and $500,000.Link to Additional Information:Notice of funding of availability for the RCDI grantGrantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Shirley J Stevenson Community Programs Specialist Phone 2022059685email contact for Shirley Stevenson