Apply Today for Rural Development Grants

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The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is accepting letters of intent for Rural Development Fund grants now through Nov. 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. EDT. Submit your letter of intent today! 

This year, $4 million in grant funding is available across two grant categories:  

• Category 1: Community and Business Development provides grants of up to $100,000 for projects supporting infrastructure, community facilities, workforce and economic development, business development, planning and capacity building. 
• Category 2: Regional Collaboration provides grants of up to $200,000 for projects establishing formalized regional partnerships and shared-service models that build organizational capacity and address multi-county needs by allowing multiple communities or organizations to jointly use staff, expertise and systems. 

For more information, visit LEO’s website and watch this informational webinar.  

Originally posted by Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce via Locable