Closed · RPIC2021 · CFDA 10.890 · Discretionary

RPIC COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

Federal grant opportunity posted by Rural Utilities Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $250K
Award range
Closed
Status
July 26, 2021
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

RPIC COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT is a closed discretionary listing from Rural Utilities Service that offered Up to $250,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $250K
award range
Closed
application status
10.890
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - RPIC COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT - is cataloged under number RPIC2021 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.890, posted by Rural Utilities Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 27, 2021 and last updated on July 21, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $250,000. The agency has projected $3.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 26, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $250,000

Close Date

July 26, 2021

Posted

May 27, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$3,000,000

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge is a technical assistance and planning process for qualified entities to support rural community leaders to create places where people want to live, work, and play. This initiative is to provide planning support, technical assistance, and training to communities to foster placemaking activities in rural communities. Funds can help enhance capacity for broadband access, preserve cultural and historic structures, and support the development of transportation, housing, and recreational spaces. Applicants must demonstrate existing and proposed partnerships with public, private, philanthropic, and community partners to provide assistance. This funding announcement supports the delivery of technical assistance and training in visioning, planning, and assisting communities to implement placemaking efforts in rural communities under the Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge (RPIC).

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 11, 12, 20, 23. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

ANGELA CALLIE RD Innovation Center Phone 202-568-9738

Key Dates

Posted May 27, 2021
Close Date July 26, 2021
Archive Date August 25, 2021
Last Updated July 21, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "RPIC COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT", offered by Rural Utilities Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.890. The Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge is a technical assistance and planning process for qualified entities to support rural community leaders to create places where people want to live, work, an...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 26, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $250,000. Total estimated funding: $3,000,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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