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Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program in Ohio

closed
Application Deadline is September 15, 2025.


Take the Next Step

Visit the official National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) website for the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program application. The application deadline is September 15, 2025.

There are no other additional requirements at the national level. If there are additional state-specific requirements they will be listed above.

Ohio Business & Cooperative Services Program contacts: 

Business & Cooperatives Programs Director: 
(Acting) Charles Dietz (State Office)
PHONE: 614-255-2431
​EMAIL: charles.dietz@usda.gov    

Specialist: 
Evan Kohler (State office)
PHONE: 614-255-2411
EMAIL: evan.kohler@usda.gov

Specialist: 
Justin Dueitt (Findlay)
PHONE: 419-581-4531           
EMAIL: justin.dueitt@usda.gov                         

Specialist: 
Marcy Lucas (Marietta)
PHONE: 740-885-3319
EMAIL: marcella.lucas@usda.gov

Specialist: 
Danielle Frye (Massillon)
PHONE: 330-481-2230
EMAIL: danielle.frye@usda.gov