Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) applications now accepted!

Rural Development is now accepting applications for the 2019 Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) program!

This competitive program supports technical assistance, training and other activities that help develop or expand small and emerging private businesses in rural areas. Eligible applicants include towns, communities, state agencies, nonprofit corporations, tribes, and institutions of higher education.

Application materials and the governing program instruction 7 CFR Part 4280, Subpart E, can be found by visiting our website at https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-business-development-grants/wi. Applications must be submitted and/or delivered by March 29, 2019 to the Rural Development State Office at 5417 Clem’s Way, Stevens Point, WI 54482.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact me.

Kristin Peterson

Business & Cooperative Programs Specialist

Rural Development

United States Department of Agriculture

5417 Clem’s Way | Stevens Point, WI 54482

Direct: (715) 345-7640 | Fax: (855) 731-0161

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