Rural Development Fund Grants

Overview

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development 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

Grant Documents- 2020/2021 Grant Cycle - CLOSED

2021 Rural Development Fund Grant Guidelines

2021 Rural Development Fund Fact Sheet

Proposal
Release Request for Proposals	October 1, 2020
Proposals Due	November 19, 2020 @ 3pm EST
JEC
Evaluation Meeting	January 2021
Award
Announce Award Funding	February 2021

Reports

2021 Rural Development Grant Recipients (PDF)

2020 Rural Development Grant Recipients (PDF)

2019 Rural Development Grant Recipients (PDF)

2018 Rural Development Grant Recipients (PDF)

2017 Rural Development Grant Recipients (PDF)

Questions

For more information about this funding opportunity, please contact Heather Throne, Grant and Commodity Program Manager, Agriculture Development Division, 517-712-0841.