Rural Residency Planning and Development Program
This program provides funding and technical assistance to support planning and development initiatives in rural communities to improve residential infrastructure, housing quality, and community livability.
About this program
The Rural Residency Planning and Development Program is designed to help rural communities address housing challenges and improve residential environments through strategic planning and development projects. The program provides grants and technical assistance to eligible rural entities to support activities such as housing assessments, infrastructure improvements, residential development plans, and community revitalization efforts. Participating organizations work with program staff to identify local needs, develop comprehensive plans, and implement solutions that enhance rural living conditions and attract new residents.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include rural local governments, regional planning organizations, rural housing authorities, nonprofit organizations serving rural areas, and rural development agencies. Applicants must serve areas meeting rural designation criteria and demonstrate capacity to implement planning and development initiatives.
Requirements
- Applicant must serve a rural area meeting program geographic criteria
- Submission of detailed project proposal outlining planning and development objectives
- Demonstrated community need and support for the initiative