Persistent poverty rcdg - rural cooperative development grants

The California Center for Cooperative Development (CCCD) has been awarded a $200,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Cooperative Development Grants program (CFDA 10.771). This 2-year grant, effective from September 26, 2023 to September 26, 2025, will allow CCCD to provide technical assistance, education, training, and cooperative development services to agricultural producers, rural cooperatives, and minority populations across California. Key services delivered through this funding include cooperative business startup assistance, operational guidance, food safety compliance, capacity building, and support for economic development in rural and underserved areas. As a non-profit organization focused on promoting various types of cooperatives, CCCD leverages this USDA grant to address persistent rural poverty, strengthen economic opportunity, and support the growth of cooperative business models in California.