Rbdg rural business coop rural enterprise grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $124,470 Rural Business Development Grant (CFDA 10.351) to the Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (Southeast RCAP) to provide technical assistance, training, and financing to support critical infrastructure development, economic growth, and community revitalization projects in rural and disadvantaged communities across the southeastern United States. The 2-year project grant, effective from July 30, 2024 to July 30, 2026, will enable Southeast RCAP, a non-profit community development organization, to offer services in areas such as water and wastewater infrastructure improvements, small business development initiatives, and financial services for underserved populations. As a longstanding recipient of federal grants, Southeast RCAP has extensive experience delivering impactful rural development programs through its network of partnerships with state agencies, universities, and other stakeholders.