Rural Innovation Stronger Economies (RISE)
Key Information
Due Date: April 1, 2024
Agency: Not Specified
Source: Federal
Funding Category:
Agriculture
Funding Amount: $2,000,000
Funding Type: Grant
Match Required: Yes
Contact Info:
rachel.reister@usda.gov
RISE Program Contact
Overview
The United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Development agency, the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS), has announced the Rural Innovation Stronger Economies (RISE) program for 2023. This initiative is dependent on funding availability, with an anticipated budget of $2,000,000. The goal of RISE is to strengthen rural economies by providing grants to selected applicants who propose forward-thinking ideas. These funds are aimed at boosting innovation centers and job accelerator programs in struggling rural areas. Through these initiatives, the grants will have a multi-faceted impact: creating high-paying jobs, encouraging the establishment of new businesses, and helping rural communities leverage their local resources effectively.
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Key Dates
Open Date: January 26, 2024
Application Due Date: April 1, 2024
Estimated Award Date: Not Specified
Additional Details
Eligible Activities
- Workforce Development
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments(Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS
- other than institutions of higher education
- Others