Michigan Rural Development Fund Grants

The Michigan Rural Development Fund Grants, offered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, aim to enhance the sustainability of land-based industries and improve infrastructure in rural communities. Eligible projects include those in food, agriculture, forestry, mining, oil, gas production, and tourism. These grants support the expansion of industries, worker training, and essential services such as energy and water infrastructure, ultimately benefiting rural areas and Micropolitan statistical regions.

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.
Land-Based Industries included:

• Food and AgricultureForestryMiningOil and Gas ProductionTourism

The grant funds are available for projects that address expansion and sustainability of land-based industries; worker training related to land-based industries; and energy, transportation, communications, water and wastewater infrastructure to benefit rural communities and Micropolitan statistical areas.