Rural Community Grant Program
Economic Development Rural Grants
Funding Amount
Up to $15,000
Deadline
March 11, 2027
169 days left
Grant Type
state
Overview
Matching funds program for incorporated towns with population less than 3,000 and unincorporated rural areas. Projects may include recreational facilities (baseball/softball fields, community centers, walking tracks, parks, playgrounds, pavilions), library improvements, and fire department equipment/infrastructure. Requires 50/50 match (cash, in-kind labor, or in-kind materials) available at time of application.
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