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Office of Rural Prosperity 4. Rural Readiness Grant Program ## Rural Readiness Grant Program The Readiness Grant Program provides rural communities (via tax-exempt organizations) with up to $50,000 to support collaborative planning and capacity initiatives.
These competitive, reimbursement grants support and invest in underserved areas and populations by providing reimbursement grant funding for capacity building activities, development readiness initiatives, partnership and plan formation, and cross sector collaboration. Contact the Office of Rural Prosperity with any questions at LEO-ORP@michigan.
gov. Learn more about the Rural Readiness Program Rural Readiness Grants in Action Video Video 2 ## Rural Readiness Grants in Action Watch how Western U. P. leaders are preparing for the next big storm.
After a 1,000-year flood, Keweenaw-area partners used rural grant funding to build emergency systems, update plans, and put vital safeguards in place — all to protect their communities when disaster strikes again. ## Rural Readiness Grant Program Round 4 Watch**Rural Readiness Grant Program: Round 4 Overview with Henry Wolf**for an overview of the program, eligibility requirements, and what to know before submitting a Letter of Intent.
This is a helpful resource for communities and organizations considering applying to the program. ### RRGP Round 4 Key Dates **Proposal release:**Tuesday, May 27, 2025 **Letter of Intent due:**Monday, June 30, 2025, at 3pm EDT **Invitation to apply issued / Applications made available:** Week of Aug. 11, 2025.
All applicants will receive guidance as to the status of their Letter of Intent regardless of invitation status. **Full applications due:**Monday, Sept. 15, 3 p.
m. EDT **Award Announcement:**Week of Nov. 17, 2025 ### RRGP Round 4 Documents Round 4Frequently Asked Questions ## Rural Readiness Grant Program Round 3 (announced September 23, 2024) Watch **Everything you need to know about Applying for the Rural Readiness Grant Program (recording)**for an overview of the grant, how to apply, and answers to your questions.
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m. EST ### RRGP Round 3 Documents Round 3Eligibility Definitions Round 3Frequently Asked Questions ## Rural Readiness Grant Program Round 2 (announced July 24, 2023) ### RRGP Round 2 Key Dates **Proposal release:** July 24, 2023 **Letter of Intent due:** Thursday, August 31, 2023, 3 p. m.
EST **Invitation to apply issued / Applications made available:** Week of September 25, 2023 **Full applications due:** Thursday, November 2, 2023, 3 p. m. EST ### RRGP Round 2 Documents Round 2 Eligibility Definitions Round 2 Frequently Asked Questions ## Rural Readiness Grant Program Round 1 (announced April 4, 2023) ### RRGP Round 1 Key Dates **Proposal release:**Tuesday, April 4, 2023 **Webinar:**Friday, April 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local Readiness Teams, consisting of 3-8 individuals from a community, are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Michigan Rural Readiness Network is funded by Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), Michigan Office of Rural Prosperity. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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