CRP Research Grant & Mini Grant Program

CRP Research Grant & Mini Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Center for Rural Pennsylvania
Amount: Up to US $50,000
Last Updated: July 17, 2025

Summary

The CRP Research Grant & Mini Grant Program, managed by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, supports research aimed at improving rural communities. Established in 1987, the program invites faculty from various universities to explore vital issues such as economic development, community services, and health concerns. By fostering partnerships and encouraging innovative projects, the Center aims to enhance the quality of life in Pennsylvania’s rural areas, making significant contributions to their sustainability and growth.

Overview

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania is a bipartisan, bicameral legislative agency that serves as a resource for rural policy within the Pennsylvania General Assembly. It was created in 1987 under Act 16, the Rural Revitalization Act, to promote and sustain the vitality of Pennsylvania’s rural and small communities. The Center’s mission is to promote and sustain the vitality of the state’s rural and small communities by: Administering grants to conduct research on matters relating to rural conditions;Maintaining and disseminating a broad base of information on rural trends and conditions;Publishing research and project results; andSponsoring regional and statewide forums on rural issues. The Center's Board of Directors annually approves topics for research. All projects must show a clear relationship to one or more of the Center’s mandated research areas: Rural people and communitiesEconomic developmentLocal government finance and administrationCommunity servicesNatural resources and the environmentRural values and social changeEducational outreachAgricultureHealth and welfare concerns

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Center’s enabling legislation allows the Center to award grants to qualified faculty members of The Pennsylvania State University, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities, and the regional campuses of the University of Pittsburgh. A qualified faculty member must serve as the project director. Partnerships with other academic institutions, community organizations, and public and private agencies are encouraged.