Cooperative Grants – Due March 19th
Posted on | February 18, 2010 | No Comments
2010 Initial and Advanced Assistance Grants Applications are now available! The UNL-Nebraska Cooperative Development Center (NCDC)is providing mini funding grants to new and existing cooperatively owned businesses to complete the critical stages in business development and expansion. It is often critical to have professional services when beginning or expanding a business venture and the NCDC is equipped to provide grants to cooperatives and groups who are in need of assistance in obtaining legal services, accounting, consulting, and other development services.
Two Types of Grants Available
Initial Assistance Grants are available to unincorporated cooperative groups or steering committees and can be awarded for amounts up to $2,000. The grant is designed for groups or steering committees, and others who are exploring a business idea and will conduct exploratory research.
Advanced Development Grants are available to incorporated cooperatively owned businesses (LLCs, Cooperatives, etc.) and can be awarded for amounts up to $3,500. The grant is designed for groups who are ready to hire professional services (i.e. legal/ financial) or develop marketing materials.
2010 Timeline
- Call for Proposals: February 5, 2010
- Applications Due: March 19, 2010 by 4:00pm Central Time
- Expected Awards Made: April 9, 2010
- Grant Activities Completed no later than September 30, 2010
- Final Reports submitted to NCDC by October 29, 2010
- Approximately six months to complete grant.
NO EXTENSIONS
These are competitive grants. Funding is limited so not all grants will be funded. Grant applications will be reviewed by Nebraska Cooperative Development Advisory Board members.
For an application, visit the NCDC website. Questions can be addressed to Jim Crandall, jcrandall3@unl.edu and Elaine Cranford, ecranford2@unl.edu
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