The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development invites you to a webinar about grants to support technical assistance for economic development in rural communities.
Grants of $50,000 to $250,000 are currently available through the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Program. The grants are not provided directly to businesses or individuals. Instead, qualified public bodies, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations will use the grant to provide technical assistance and training to help nonprofits, federally-recognized tribes, or rural communities develop their capacity to undertake economic development projects.
Join USDA to learn more about the program and the application requirements.
What: Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Program Webinar
When: Thursday, February 18, 2021
11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
Where: Online
How: Register today
These grants are awarded on a competitive basis. Electronic applications must be submitted to grants.gov by 9:00 pm on March 22, 2021. Paper applications must be received by 4:00 pm PST on March 29, 2021. In Oregon, paper applications should be submitted to the Rural Development state office:
USDA Rural Development
ATTN: Community Programs
1220 SW 3rd Avenue
Suite 1801
Portland, OR 97204
To discuss a project proposal, contact Ella Nichols, Community Programs Specialist, (503) 414-3354. For additional information, see page 1923 of the January 11, 2021, Federal Register.