Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grants
- Currently Closed
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Eligible Recipients:
- Educational Institution
- Local Government
- Native/Tribal Entity
- Non-profit
- Public Utility Entity
- State Government
Program Purpose:
- Economic Development
Reserved for Energy
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Overview
The Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program offers grant assistance to create and augment high-wage jobs, accelerate the formation of new businesses, support industry clusters and maximize the use of local productive assets in eligible low-income rural areas.
Related Resources
Resource to identify placemaking projects that align with your community capacity and plan how to execute them.
Resource that helps various stakeholders identify key factors that enable investments to be successful and provides examples of real investments that are leading to downtown revitalization in Central Appalachia.
Program that offers tailored resources and innovative programs that invest federal dollars alongside private sector capital into distressed communities.
Funding Details
Funding Source:
- Ongoing Appropriation
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Applicant Guidance
For more information, see: https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fact-sheet/20210528-rbcs-risefactsheet-final508.pdf.