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The Office of Rural Prosperity works across sectors to foster strategic and coordinated investments in people and places, with an intentional focus on building the capacity and resources necessary meet complex rural needs. Founded in 2022 as the Office of Rural Development by Executive Directive in 2022-01, the office was renamed the Office of Rural Prosperity by Executive Order in 2023 (EO 2023-06).
The Rural Readiness Program is a multi-pronged approach to building capacity and readiness in Michigan’s rural communities through networked support, funding opportunities, and leadership development.
Michigan’s first-ever report focused on rural issues, the Roadmap to Rural Prosperity, gives a voice to rural communities, fosters a statewide understanding of rural needs and priorities and helps guide local, regional and state leaders in advancing collaborative and collective action to achieve prosperity across rural Michigan.
On April 14 & 15, 2025, The Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) hosted a two-day Rural Futures Summit, uniting Michigan stakeholders to address rural challenges and opportunities.
In 2024, we released Michigan’s first statewide rural strategy; created an innovative new capacity-building program to support community plans, partnerships, and projects; hosted statewide events and developed strong partnerships; awarded funds to innovative projects that are resulting in new development and investment; and secured additional funding that allowed us to build our team and provide additional funding to communities.
ORP 2023 Accomplishments and the Year Ahead
ORP 2023 Year in Review at a Glance
21 Rural Communities Receive Round 1 Rural Readiness Grants
Office of Rural Development 2023 Strategies and Priorities
The Office of Rural Development to become Office of Rural Prosperity (Executive Order 2023-06)
| Sarah Lucas, Director, Office of Rural Prosperity | LucasS5@Michigan.gov |
| Lisa Miller, Director, Partnership and Engagement | MillerL45@michigan.gov |
| Henry Wolf, Director, Policy and Grant Programs | WolfH@michigan.gov |
| Amanda Scott, Rural Readiness Coordinator | scotta35@michigan.gov |
| Charly Loper, Community Support Specialist | loperc2@michigan.gov |
| Seth Carlson, Strategic Engagement Analyst | carlsons14@michigan.gov |
| Brett Sinclair, Community Network Analyst | sinclairb2@michigan.gov |
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