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The Readiness Grant Program provides rural communities (via tax-exempt organizations) with up to $50,000 to support collaborative planning and capacity initiatives. These competitive, reimbursement grants support and invest in underserved areas and populations by providing reimbursement grant funding for capacity building activities, development readiness initiatives, partnership and plan formation, and cross sector collaboration. Contact the Office of Rural Prosperity with any questions at LEO-ORP@michigan.gov.
Learn more about the Rural Readiness Program
Watch Everything you need to know about Applying for the Rural Readiness Grant Program (recording) for an overview of the grant, how to apply, and answers to your questions.
Proposal release: September 3, 2024
Letter of Intent due: Monday, October 7, 2024, 3 p.m. EST
Invitation to apply issued / Applications made available: Week of November 11, 2024
Full applications due: Monday, December 9, 2024, 3 p.m. EST
Round 3 Guidelines
Round 3 Letter of Intent
Round 3 Eligibility Definitions
Round 3 Frequently Asked Questions
Proposal release: July 24, 2023
Letter of Intent due: Thursday, August 31, 2023, 3 p.m. EST
Invitation to apply issued / Applications made available: Week of September 25, 2023
Full applications due: Thursday, November 2, 2023, 3 p.m. EST
Round 2 Guidelines
Round 2 Letter of Intent
Round 2 Eligibility Definitions
Round 2 Frequently Asked Questions
Proposal release: Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Webinar: Friday, April 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. EST
Letter of Intent due: Thursday, May 25, 2023, 3 p.m. EST
Invitation to apply issued / Applications made available: Week of June 12, 2023
Full applications due: Thursday, August 3, 2023, 3 p.m. EST
Round 1 Rural Readiness Grant Guidelines
Round 1 Letter of Intent
Round 1 Eligibility Map
Round 1 Frequently Asked Questions