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Rural Development Fund Grants

Rural Development Fund Grants

Overview

The Michigan Office of Rural Prosperity provides grant opportunities to promote the sustainability of land-based industries and support infrastructure that benefits rural communities.

Learn about the Michigan Rural Development Fund Board

The 2026 Grant Cycle is now closed. The 2027 Grant Cycle Request is anticipated to open mid-October 2026.

Grant Documents

2026 Rural Development Fund Fact Sheet

2026 Rural Development Fund Grant Guidelines

October 15, 2026

Release Request for Proposals

October 30, 2025

Informational Webinar Presentation

View Informational Webinar Presentation
December 3, 2025

Proposals Due

Due 5pm EST
January 2026 ToFebruary 2026

Joint Evaluation Committee Evaluation Meeting

April 2026

Announce Award Funding

Reports

 View dashboard of all MDARD grant recipients

2025 Rural Development Grant Recipients (PDF)

2024 Rural Development Grant Recipients (PDF)

2023 Rural Development Grant Recipients (PDF)

2022 Rural Development Grant Recipients (PDF)

2021 Rural Development Grant Recipients (PDF)

2020 Rural Development Grant Recipients (PDF)

Questions

For more information about this funding opportunity, please contact the Grants Program.