OMB control number
Rural Development Co-operative Agreement
OMB 0570-0074 ยท USDA/RBS.
OMB 0570-0074
Pursuant to the Federal Agricultural Improvement Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-127), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) received authorization from Congress under 7 U.S.C. 2204b(b)(4) to enter into cooperative agreements for the purpose of improving the coordination and effectiveness of programs that benefit rural areas. This authority is referred to as the Rural Development Cooperative Agreement (RDCA) program. There are three agencies within USDA that administer programs that specifically target rural areas: the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), the Rural Housing Service (RHS), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS).
The latest form for Rural Development Co-operative Agreement expires 2026-07-31 and is listed under ICR 202108-0570-003.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 0570-0074_RD Co-Op Agreements spreadsheet 2024_5.15.25.xlsx | Supplementary Document |
 0570-0074_RD Co-Op Agreement_Supporting Statement_5.15.25.docx | Supporting Statement A |
 Rural Development Co-operative Agreement |
Other-Written Narratives |
All Historical Document Collections
| Reference | Filing | Received | Concluded | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202504-0570-001 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2025-05-27 | ||
| 202108-0570-003 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2021-11-23 | Approved without change | |
| 202105-0570-001 | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) | 2021-05-11 | Approved with change |