Rural Business Development Grants
The purpose of the program is to promote economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds to eligible entities. Applications will compete in two separate categories, business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants, for use in funding various business and community projects that serve rural areas.
Organization
USDA Rural Development
Eligibility
Nonprofit Organization
Government and Tribes
University or School
Focus
Education
Financing
Infrastructure and Acquisitions
Planning
Related Resources
Wisconsin Economic Development
Vibrant Spaces Grant
Vibrant Spaces Grant provides support for local communities to develop and enhance public spaces.
United States Tennis Association (USTA)
Tennis Facility Funding
The USTA offers business development, advocacy, technical and financial support to improve or construct tennis facilities across the country.
USDA Rural Housing Service
Community Facilities Direct Loans & Grants
This program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas.
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