USDA Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG)
Run by USDA Rural Development, a federal agency
USDA grants to nonprofit organizations and public bodies to support small businesses in rural communities through training, technical assistance, equipment access, and infrastructure. Businesses access help through local intermediary organizations.
- Award
- Varies, grants to intermediary organizations supporting rural small businesses
- Deadline
- Annual, check grants.gov for current solicitation
- Run by
- USDA Rural Development
- Federal
Who it's for
- Small business located in a rural area (community under 50,000 population)
- Access grants through local nonprofits or rural development organizations that received RBDG funding
- Business must serve rural area
USDA Rural Development decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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USDA Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) is one option. What else may help?
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. USDA Rural Development decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.