MDARD announced a public input opportunity for the Rural Development Fund Grant Program. To ensure effective program priorities, MDARD is asking for public input by emailing your comments to mda-grants@michigan.gov by 5 p.m. on July 13, 2024.
The grant funds, established by Public Act 411 of 2012, are aimed to promote the sustainability of land-based industries including food and agriculture, forestry, mining, oil and gas production, and tourism. Currently established priorities include infrastructure development, workforce training, business development, and rural capacity building that benefits rural communities.
Eligible counties include those with a population no greater than 70,000 residents or micropolitan statistical areas. Preference was given to projects in Marquette County. All interested parties may visit www.michigan.gov/mdardgrants for more information on Rural Development Fund grants and to review the 2024 guidelines.
For more information on this and other MDARD grants, visit www.Michigan.gov/MDARDGrants.
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