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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 Program Status
The 2023 Grant Cycle Request for Proposals closed on November 22, 2022.
Grant Documents
2023 Rural Development Fund Grant Guidelines
Rural Development Fund Fact Sheet
Rural Development Fund Grants Informational Brochure
Proposal |
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Release Request for Proposals |
October 3, 2022 |
Informational Webinar |
October 19, 2022 at 11am EST |
Proposals Due |
November 22, 2022 at 3pm EST |
JEC |
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Evaluation Meeting |
January 12, 2023 at 8am EST |
Award |
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Announce Award Funding |
March 2023 |
Dashboard
Interactive Dashboard: MDARD Rural Development Grant Program
Reports
2022 Rural Development Grant Recipients (PDF)
2021 Rural Development Grant Recipients (PDF)
2020 Rural Development Grant Recipients (PDF)
2019 Rural Development Grant Recipients (PDF)
2018 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.