Putting Tribal SovereigntyType of Funding Opportunity: Grant
Agency/Organization: USDA Rural Development
Deadline: Rural Business Development Grants has two different closing dates: 1) June 15, 2026, only applies to Strategic Economic and Community Development (SECD) applications and 2) June 30, 2026, applies to the remainder of the applicants.
Description:
The purpose of the program is to promote economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds to eligible entities. Applications will compete in two separate categories, business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants, for use in funding various business and community projects that serve rural areas. Applications are accepted from a public body/government entity, and Indian Tribe, or a Nonprofit entity primarily serving rural areas.