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.
Jennifer Pennington, Business Program Director
Email: Jennifer.pennington@usda.gov
Phone: (907) 761-7734
Misty Hull, Business Program Loan Specialist
Email: misty.hull@usda.gov
Phone: (907) 761-7768
Dan Smith, State Energy Coordinator
Email: daniel.smith5@usda.gov
Phone: (907) 761-7779
Bary Bowser, Business Program Loan Specialist
Email: barry.bowser@usda.gov
Phone: (907) 761-7733