Rocky Mountain Cooperative Development Center - USDA Cooperative Development Grant
Funding Amount
$291,690 (grant to RMFU center)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Rocky Mountain Cooperative Development Center - USDA Cooperative Development Grant
Funder: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), awarded to Rocky Mountain Cooperative Development Center (operates under RMFU)
Geographic Scope: Rocky Mountain region (Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming)
Award Amount: $291,690 (grant awarded to the center for technical assistance and education programs)
Purpose: Create or retain jobs in rural areas through development of new rural cooperatives, value-added processing and marketing businesses. Support producers in forming cooperatives and adding value to agricultural products.
- Producer education and technical assistance in: - Cooperative startup - Marketing - Management - Value-added production
- Feasibility studies and research for starting cooperatives
- Accounting and legal assistance
- Technical information and referral services
Eligible Activities
Funds can be used for:- Natural meats cooperatives
- Vegetable processing cooperatives
- Value-added agricultural projects
- Other producer-owned cooperatives
Types of Cooperatives Supported
- Individual producers
- Groups of producers
- Anyone interested in forming a producer-owned cooperative
Who Can Use the Center
Contact Information
Director: Robert MailanderPhone: 303-752-5800
Address: Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, 7900 E. Union Ave., Suite 200, Denver, CO 80237
Website: rmfu.org
How to Apply
How to Access Services
Producers or groups of producers interested in cooperative development should:
1. Contact the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Development Center directly at 303-752-5800
2. Speak with Director Robert Mailander to discuss your cooperative development needs
- Initial consultation and guidance
- Feasibility study support
- Technical research assistance
- Accounting and legal guidance
- Marketing consultation
- Management training
- Referral services for specialized expertise
Types of Assistance Available
Note: This is a technical assistance grant to the center, not a direct funding opportunity. The center uses grant funds to provide free or reduced-cost services to producer groups developing cooperatives.
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