The Cooperative Development Fund of CDS (the Fund), a 501c3 of CDS, reached a significant milestone this past month by achieving registration in all 41 states which require state filing for non-profits. As a result, the Fund can now accept tax-deductible…

After over a decade of planning, last week, Lovettsville Cooperative Market (LCM) in Lovettsville, Virginia opened its doors to their over 1,200 member-owners and their extended community! The Cooperative Development Fund of CDS is proud to have played a small part in…

In the coming months, you’ll see CDS website and communications materials reflect the look and feel of our new branding. We were pleased to work with our longtime partners, Triangle Park Creative, Minneapolis, MN, and the superb talent of its creative director,…

CDS tangibly engaged 131 cooperatives, 33 start-ups and 8 agricultural businesses in FY22 from rural and urban communities. Supported incorporation of two new agricultural cooperatives. Helped six co-ops secure $890,000 in public and foundation grant funding. Received over $500,000 in…