Secd rural business development coop rbeg grant

This Project Grant award of $145,204.00 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Development Grant (CFDA 10.351) program was made to Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network (Rain Catalysts), a non-profit organization, on June 13, 2023. The funding supports Rain Catalysts' delivery of services to promote sustainable economic development and facilitate the growth of small and emerging businesses in rural communities. Specifically, Rain Catalysts provides technical assistance, training, planning, infrastructure development, and access to capital to reduce barriers and activate inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems. Rain Catalysts has also received sub-awards, including one from Oregon State University for marine technology prototyping and ecosystem building. Through these federal grants, Rain Catalysts performs project implementation, planning, training, and technical assistance to advance innovation, develop entrepreneurs, catalyze startup growth, and drive inclusive economic outcomes.