We are committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America.
The grant program focuses on promoting economic development and job creation in rural areas by awarding funds to eligible entities. The program supports two categories of grants: business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants. Broad goals include funding business and community projects in rural areas, with a preference for smaller grant requests and no cost-sharing required. The grants aim to support a range of activities including training and technical assistance, land and building acquisition, infrastructure improvements, pollution control, capitalization of revolving loan funds, rural distance learning, transportation improvements, various types of economic development, feasibility studies, leadership training, business incubators, and strategic planning. The program seeks to benefit small and emerging businesses in rural areas.