April 30 deadline extended from March 30. Read more on the NTHP grants blog. These funds can be used to help train, educate and equip your small business owners… and well, we need a lot of that in times like these.
Show Me the Money: USDA 2009 Rural Business Opportunity Grants (RBOG) CFDA 10.773 (mod 3).
What types of projects are eligible?
The RBOG program is primarily a training and technical assistance program. Funds may be provided for development of export markets; feasibility studies; development of long term trade strategies; community economic development planning; business training and business based technical assistance for rural entrepreneurs and business managers; establishment of rural business incubators; and assistance with technology based economic development. The types of projects that may be funded might include identification/ analysis of business opportunities that will utilize local material and human resources; provision of leadership development training to existing or prospective rural entrepreneurs and managers; business support centers; centers for training, technology and export trade; and, economic development planning.
Great opportunity to all upcoming entrepreneurs who have great business ideas. The technical assistance offered will surely benefit them as they start their small businesses.