Grant for nonprofits focusing on cooperative development

This grant supports cooperative development, research, and technical assistance in the United States. Priority is given to projects addressing affordable housing, good jobs, and healthy food through cooperative models, especially those with potential for broader impact and replication. Eligible applicants include cooperatives, cooperative development organizations, and related groups. The application process involves submitting a concept note, with selected applicants invited to submit a full proposal. The fund does not support general operating expenses, capital expenditures, or organizations outside the US.

• Applicants must be cooperatives, cooperative development organizations, cooperative related groups, or members, staff, and board members of cooperatives.
• Applicants must be located in the United States.
• Projects must address cooperative development, research, or technical assistance.
• General operating expenses, capital expenditures, endowments, and organizations outside the US are not eligible.

• Submission of a concept note including: description of the entity, project concept, connection to other cooperative projects, measurable outcomes (especially for underserved communities), high-level budget, and success measurement plan.
• If selected, submission of a full proposal within 30 days.

• Grant funding between $20,000 and $30,000
• Technical assistance and support from CDF
• Opportunity to advance cooperative development projects