Rbdg rural business coop rural enterprise grant

The Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service Washington Office Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $198,745 Rural Business Development Grant (CFDA 10.351) to the Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship, Inc. (CADE) on July 28, 2023. This 2-year project grant aims to promote sustainable economic development and facilitate the development of small and emerging private businesses in rural communities. CADE, a non-profit organization, will utilize the funding to provide a range of goods and services related to small business development, agricultural training programs, local food marketing, and beginning farmer assistance. This includes entrepreneurship skills training, business advisory services, program administration, and program evaluation services. CADE has extensive experience delivering such services under past USDA grants, including the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, Farm to School, and Emerging Markets programs.