USDA Tribal Consultation on Proposed Rule to the Rural Business Development Grant Program 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will hold a Tribal consultation and listening session on a proposal to expand eligibility for Tribal Nations under the Rural Business Development Grant Program (RBDG) on July 12, 2023. The proposed USDA changes will expand eligibility definitions under the program to enable more Tribal government-owned entities to qualify for funding. Prior to the consultation, USDA will hold a Tribal caucus and interested participants may register here.  The official consultation will be held from 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET, and interested participants may register here.