We are committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America.
This program aims to provide technical assistance and training specifically tailored for small rural businesses, defining 'small' as having fewer than 50 new workers and less than $1 million in gross revenue. The program does not specify a maximum grant amount but indicates that smaller requests are given higher priority, and it notably does not require cost sharing. Fund uses include a wide range of activities from training, market research, and feasibility studies to physical infrastructure projects and community economic development. Special emphasis is placed on projects that benefit small and emerging businesses in rural areas.