06-18-2015, 08:52 AM
I thought someone in the Puna area might be interested in looking into this USDA Grant program:
Who may apply for this program?
Cooperatives and Cooperative Development Centers are eligible to apply for this program.
How may funds be used?
Grant funds must be used to provide technical assistance to socially-disadvantaged groups in rural areas. Examples of technical assistance are:
Feasibility studies
Business plans
Strategic planning
Leadership training
Note that the cooperative or Center can be located in any area, but the groups assisted must be located in an eligible rural area.
Program Funding: $3 million
Maximum Grant Amount: $175,000
http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services...oups-grant
Who may apply for this program?
Cooperatives and Cooperative Development Centers are eligible to apply for this program.
How may funds be used?
Grant funds must be used to provide technical assistance to socially-disadvantaged groups in rural areas. Examples of technical assistance are:
Feasibility studies
Business plans
Strategic planning
Leadership training
Note that the cooperative or Center can be located in any area, but the groups assisted must be located in an eligible rural area.
Program Funding: $3 million
Maximum Grant Amount: $175,000
http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services...oups-grant
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