Rural Community Grant Program
Economic Development Rural Grants
Funding Amount
Up to $15,000
Deadline
August 13, 2026
23 days left
Grant Type
state
Overview
Matching grant program for rural community infrastructure and equipment projects. Applicants from incorporated towns of less than 3,000 in population and unincorporated rural areas are eligible. Requires 50/50 match ratio with match comprised of in-kind labor, in-kind materials, or cash available at time of application. Eligible project types include: sports facilities (baseball/softball fields, walking tracks), community buildings (community centers, libraries), park equipment, pavilions, and fire department equipment/facilities (fire stations, turnout gear, communications equipment, fire trucks, SCBA's, extrication equipment, brush trucks).
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