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Find similar grantsSmall Grants for Rural Development Research and/or Extension Projects is sponsored by North Central Regional Center for Rural Development. Seed grants designed to enhance the ability of land grant institutions to positively influence the quality of life in rural areas, with a priority on promoting community health and wellness.
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Or search similar grants →Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Proposal cover page: Name, Abstract (150 words), Summary of Deliverables
Project narrative (5 pages maximum): describe the proposed research and/or Extension project
Description of how the project and the PI or team will enhance the capacity of land-grant institutions in the North Central region to execute their rural development missions (half page maximum)
Description of roles of the PI and Co-PIs in executing the project (half page maximum per investigator)
One-page timetable including specific deliverables
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Land grant institutions in the North Central Region. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was March 16, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Small Grants for Rural Development Research and/or Extension Projects is funded by North Central Regional Center for Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start with the full solicitation document linked on this page — it contains the submission instructions and required forms.
The solicitation lists 12 required documents: Proposal cover page with name, abstract, and deliverables summary, Project narrative (5 pages max), Land-grant capacity enhancement description (half page max), PI and Co-PI roles description (half page max per investigator), One-page timetable with deliverables, and Biographical Sketch (2-page CV) for each PI and Co-PI, among others (the full list is in the Required Documents section on this page). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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