Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG)

The primary objective of the Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) is to improve the economic conditions of rural areas.

 Assistance offered to rural areas under this program includes the following:

• Rural business incubators
• Technology-based economic development
• Feasibility studies and business plans
• Long-term business strategic planning
• Leadership and entrepreneur training

Moreover, Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) is encouraging applications which will support regional economic development. 

Document Type: Grants Notice 

Funding Opportunity Number: RDBCP-2012-RBOG 

Opportunity Category: Discretionary 

Archive Date: Sep 05, 2012 

Funding Instrument Type: Grant

Expected Number of Awards: 35 

Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,370,000 

Award Ceiling: $50,000 

CFDA Number(s): 10.773 — Rural Business Opportunity Grants 

Additional Information on 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.

Agency Name: Business and Cooperative Programs

The primary objective of the RBOG program is to promote sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis.

Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 06, 2012   

Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 06, 2012   

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