Education and Business
For Immediate Release:Contact: Kimberly Roush, Program Assistant
The Ohio State University South Centers Business Development Network
740-289-2071 Ext. 232
Grant Funding Available to Cooperatives
The Ohio Cooperative Development Center (OCDC) is announcing
the return of the OCDC seed grant program.
Groups that are interested in forming a cooperative may request up to $1,500
to perform a feasibility study or other formation activities for the group. Incorporated cooperatives or member-controlled
businesses may request up to $3,000 for implementation needs such as the hiring
of services or the development of marketing materials.
Recipients must match funds received from this program with
their own resources. This OCDC seed
grant program requires one quarter matching funds with at least half of the
match to be in cash and the other half can be an in-kind contribution. All grants are reimbursement grants. Grant recipients will have until August 30,
2012 to use the funding.
The deadline to submit an application is Monday, August 31,
2011. Notification of grant winners will
be in October, 2011.
The Ohio Cooperative Development Center is located in
Piketon, Ohio at The OSU South Centers.
This center has provided assistance through training, education,
marketing, and research to numerous existing and potential cooperatives in
More information about this program and application forms
can be found on the OCDC website http://ocdc.osu.edu
or contact Kimberly Roush, 740-289-2071 Ext. 232, or email at roush.143@osu.edu.
For a printable version of the above release click here: GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE TO COOPERATIVES.
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