Rural Readiness Grant Program
Key Information
Due Date: September 15, 2025
Agency: Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Source: Michigan
Website: View Website
Funding Categories:
Funding Amount: Not Specified
Funding Type: Grant
Match Required: No
Status: Closed
Contact Info:
LEO-ORP@michigan.gov
Office of Rural Prosperity
Office of Rural Prosperity
Overview
The Rural Readiness Grant Program provides rural communities with up to $50,000 to support collaborative planning and capacity initiatives. These competitive, reimbursement grants support and invest in underserved areas and populations. Eligible applicants include rural communities applying via tax-exempt organizations. Eligible projects include capacity building activities, development readiness initiatives, partnership and plan formation, and cross-sector collaboration. The application process requires submitting a Letter of Intent by June 30, 2025. Invited applicants will then be provided with full applications, which are due by September 15, 2025.
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Additional Info
Posted Date: May 27, 2025
Application Due Date: September 15, 2025
Estimated Award Date: Not Specified
Eligible Applicants:
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Special district governments
- Others
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