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| Applications submitted in paper format have a deadline of June 28, 2013. Applications submitted electronically have a deadline of June 24, 2013. | |
| Link | view program website |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | USDA Rural Development |
| Deadlines | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Contact | Contact the nearest Rural Development Office with questions. |
| Purpose | The primary objective of the program is to improve the economic conditions of rural areas. Assistance provided to rural areas under this program includes the following:
Applications that will support regional economic development are encouraged. |
| Eligibility | Grants may be made to public bodies, nonprofit corporations, institutions of higher education, Indian tribes on Federal or State reservations and other Federally recognized tribal groups, and cooperatives with members that are primarily rural residents. |
| Geographic coverage | Nationwide |
| Amount of funding | Expected Number of Awards: 35 Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,370,000 Award Ceiling: $50,000 |
| Application process | Applications may be submitted either in paper format, or electronically through grants.gov.
Applications submitted in paper format have a deadline of June 28, 2013. Applications submitted electronically have a deadline of June 24, 2013. Links to necessary paper application materials can be found on the program website. Links to the full announcement and electronic application process are available through grants.gov. |