The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced a public input opportunity for the Rural Development Fund Grants Program. To ensure effective program priorities, MDARD is asking that public comments be emailed to mda-grants@michigan.gov by July 2.
The grant funds, established by Public Act 411 of 2012, are intended to promote the sustainability of land-based industries (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 60,000 residents or micropolitan statistical areas. Preference is given to projects in Marquette County.
All interested parties may visit www.michigan.gov/mdardgrants for more information about Rural Development Fund grants and to review the 2021 guidelines. Please submit all public comments to mda-grants@michigan.gov by 5 p.m. on July 2 with the subject line "Rural Development Public Comment." The input received will be considered when developing final grant guidelines for 2022.
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