Rural Development
OVERVIEW The Rural Development Program Mission is to “Unite and support Utah’s rural communities in economic development through coalitions, entrepreneurship, business expansion and infrastructure development.” Rural Partners The Governor’s Rural Partnership Board, with representation from business, industry, and local government raises awareness about rural development needs, defines economic barriers and raises these issues with the Governor, Utah Legislature and other state and federal agencies. GOED as partnered with USU Extension on seminars, workshops and coordinated programs. Topics have included manufacturing, Utah’s Own Program, federal stimulus funds, congressional delegation updates and renewFeed Mill in Lynndyl, Utah. able energy. GOED’s Rural Development team supports local economic development professionals, rural communities, and organizations such as the Center for Rural Life. Recently, GOED has partnered with the Utah Petroleum Association and the State Energy Office on energy issues. In addition to the programs listed below, Rural Development facilities assistance through numerous other programs such as local revolving loan funds, Small Business Development Centers, SBA business programs, Utah Science Technology and Research, certified development companies, custom fit training and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Business and Economic Development Assistance • Rural Development Grants Matching funds of up to $10,000 are available to communities to facilitate economic development projects. Grants are awarded as they are received, based on the quality of the project and available funding. The following two projects were
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