USDA Rural Development Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG)

Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant

How it Works

The goal of this grant program is to assist socially disadvantaged agricultural producers with technical assistance through cooperative development centers. A food hub and other food businesses considered a cooperative or a cooperative development center seeking to assist socially disadvantaged agricultural producers would be eligible to apply for this grant.

Funding Focuses On

The funds must go to socially disadvantaged producers located in rural areas in need of technical assistance.

Funding Limit

Maximum grant amount is $175,000

Qualifications

Must be a cooperative or a cooperative development center.

Financing Geographic Area 

United States

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