Regional Rural Development Grant
FloridaCommerce’s Regional Rural Development Grant supports research-based economic and leadership development initiatives among collaborative rural organizations in Florida.
Funder: FloridaCommerce
Due Dates: Rolling (continuous until funds are awarded)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 annually per organization, or up to $250,000 if representing two or more rural counties serving an entire Rural Area of Opportunity region.
Summary: Supports collaborative economic development and leadership capacity-building among rural Florida communities through regional organizations.
Key Information: Applicants must be organizations of two or more contiguous rural counties; consultants are not eligible.
Description
The Regional Rural Development Grant program, administered by FloridaCommerce, is designed to help rural communities in Florida maximize their resources by supporting regional economic development organizations. The grant encourages collaboration among neighboring counties to establish economic or tourism development offices and implement long-term strategies aimed at attracting new businesses, supporting existing enterprises, and building leadership capacity among rural decision-makers. The program ultimately seeks to improve the overall quality of life in rural areas through sustainable economic initiatives and partnerships.
