Michigan Rural Development Fund Grant

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is offering grant funding to promote expansion and sustainability of land-based industries; worker training related to land-based industries; and energy, livestock processing, transportation, housing, communications, broadband, water and wastewater infrastructure to benefit rural communities and Micropolitan Statistical Areas in Michigan.

Priorities include:

• Infrastructure development including roadways, bridges, renewable energy, wastewater, rural housing, broadband, and more
• Rural capacity building including museums, local and regional tourism campaigns, technical assistance programs, shared service models, feasibility studies, and more
• Business development including business expansion ensuring long-term creation or retention of job with a strong local and/or regional impact
• Talent development and training including local and regional workforce development programs, workforce training, rural housing projects, childcare, and more

Eligible applicants include:

• Individuals
• Organizations
• Businesses
• Local units of government
• Federally recognized tribes
• Educational institutions

Up to $100,000. Applicants must provide a minimum 30% match.

Links to additional guidance, application instructions, and the online application portals are available on the program website when applications are being accepted.