This $152,000 Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) Project Grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service Washington Office Rural Business Cooperative Services, will support Bucknell University's provision of technical assistance, business counseling, market research, workforce development, and revolving loan fund services to promote sustainable economic growth and facilitate the establishment and expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural communities across Pennsylvania. The RBDG program, authorized under CFDA 10.351, provides funding for initiatives like business incubators, training programs, resource centers, and lending activities that target underserved rural entrepreneurs. Bucknell University, a private university and non-profit organization, will leverage this 2-year award to deliver economic development services in designated rural areas of the state.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $152.0k | 8/1/23 |