Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Inviting Applications for Small Socially-Disadvantage Producer Grants (SSDPG)

The primary objective of the SSDPG program is to provide Technical Assistance to Small, Socially Disadvantage Agricultural Producers.  The USDA is requesting proposals from applicants that will provide technical assistance to small, socially disadvantaged, agricultural producers in rural areas.  Eligible applicants include Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers.

 

Grants may be made to Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers where a majority of the board of directors or governing board is comprised of individuals who are members of socially-disadvantaged groups.  Applicant must be able to verify legal structure in the State in which you are incorporated. 

 

Grants may not be made to public bodies or to individuals.

 

Application Deadline is July 15, 2013.

 

Please share this information with whom you think may benefit from the program.

 





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