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Rural County Grant - Governor's Office of Economic Development Annual Reporting Period: May 15-Aug. 1, 2026 The Rural County Grant (RCG) is designed to empower rural county governments to manage their unique economic development opportunities and to take responsibility for planning, projects, and activities that will lead to improved economies.
The grant addresses economic development needs in the following categories: Business recruitment, development, and expansion Workforce training and development Infrastructure, industrial building development, and capital facilities improvements for business development Rural counties in the state of Utah of the third*, fourth, fifth, and sixth class are eligible to apply for the Rural County Grant.
A rural county may receive grant funding up to $200,000 annually. Funds are distributed each fiscal year to rural counties that meet the qualifying requirements listed below. A rural county must form and maintain a functioning County Economic Opportunity Advisory Board (CEO Board) .
The county must have complied with annual reporting and accounted for RCG funds distributed to them for use during the previous fiscal year. Annual reporting is due no later than Aug. 1 each year.
The county must submit a formal application each fiscal year, no later than September 1, which includes a description of its anticipated economic development projects and activities, as approved by the county legislative body and based on the CEO Board’s advice and recommendations. Requirements for completing the annual report and instructions for applying for the RCG are listed in the Resources section below.
*Note: As per (63N-4-801(9)(b), Washington County, a third-class county, does not qualify for the RCG because it has a city with a population greater than 100,000. County Economic Opportunity Advisory Board Guide & Training Download Rural County Grant One Pager Rural County Grant Information and Instructions (PDF) FY 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Rural county governments in Utah. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Rural County Grant are due September 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Rural County Grant is funded by Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Utah. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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