MDARD Rural Development Grants

Applications for the MDARD Rural Development Grant Funds are now OPEN! The deadline for proposals is November 19th at 3PM.

Funding will be focused on:

• Infrastructure Development
  • Examples: roadways, bridges, renewable energy, wastewater, rural housing, etc.
• Rural Capacity Building
  • Examples: museums, local and regional tourism campaigns, feasibility studies, etc.
• Business Development
  • Examples: business expansion ensuring long-term creation or retention of jobs with a strong regional impact, livestock processing, etc.
• Talent Development and Training
  • Examples: local and regional workforce development, training, rural housing, etc.

Not sure if your project qualifies? Need assistance putting together a proposal? We can help!