Applications Sought for Grants to Support Small, Socially Disadvantaged Producers

USDA is seeking applications from cooperatives to provide technical assistance to small and socially disadvantage agricultural producers in rural areas. Grants up to $200,000 will be awarded by the USDA Rural Development’s Small, Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant program to jump start small business hiring and help producers get the tools needed to succeed. The deadline to apply is July 10 for electronic applications and July 15 for paper applications. Learn more.