GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Up to $1M, one-time grant
Deadline: July 24, 2026 — one-time submission cycle
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
This is a competitive federal grant program with no applicant volume data available from the source.
Federal cooperative development grants tend to attract nonprofit and educational organizations with established track records in rural community work. First-time applicants without a rural cooperative focus will face an uphill battle.
WHAT IT TAKES
Register on SAM.gov and Grants.gov if not already active — 1-2 weeks
Review the full NOFA/RFA on grants.gov for eligibility and requirements — 2-3 days
Prepare narrative, budget, and supporting documents — 3-6 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
Because this is a one-time submission cycle with a July 2026 deadline, start your SAM.gov registration early — federal registration delays are common and can disqualify an otherwise strong application.
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