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