Department of Agriculture June 23, 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

This notice announces that the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (Agency) is announcing fiscal year (FY) 2021 funding for applications for the Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG) program. The purpose of this program is to provide technical assistance to socially disadvantaged groups in rural areas. Eligible applicants include cooperatives, groups of cooperatives, and cooperative development centers. This program supports Rural Development's (RD) mission of improving the quality of life for rural Americans and commitment to directing resources to those who most need them. The program funding level for FY 2021 is a total of $3.0 million. Detailed information can be found on the SDGG website located at https:// www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/socially-disadvantaged-grou ps-grant. Expenses incurred in developing applications are the responsibility of the applicant.