Michigan Department of Agriculture Rural Development Fund Grants RFP 2026
Michigan Career And Technical InstituteSchool · Plainwell, MI- Due
- Dec 3, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 15, 2025
- Duration
- 24 months
The 30-second brief
MDARD is offering grants to promote the sustainability of land-based industries and support infrastructure in rural communities. Funding areas include infrastructure, rural capacity building, business development, and talent development. Projects must focus on land-based industries and benefit rural areas.
Written reports and appropriate financial documentation
Well-defined and focused project, Overall impact on sustainability of land-based industries and support infrastructure, Measurable outcomes, Capacity building in rural communities, Amount of match provided and financial viability, Long-term sustainability, Near-term and long-term impact, Level of community and region support (three partner letters), Ability to leverage other funding, Ability to provide jobs and investment
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Summary
MDARD is offering grants to promote the sustainability of land-based industries and support infrastructure in rural communities.
Funding areas include infrastructure, rural capacity building, business development, and talent development. Projects must focus on land-based industries and benefit rural areas.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
10- Well-defined and focused project
- Overall impact on sustainability of land-based industries and support infrastructure
- Measurable outcomes
- Capacity building in rural communities
- Amount of match provided and financial viability
- Long-term sustainability
- Near-term and long-term impact
- Level of community and region support (three partner letters)
- Ability to leverage other funding
- Ability to provide jobs and investment
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Written reports and appropriate financial documentation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Project Budget, three support letters
- Submit to
- MiAgGrants grant management system
- Scope location
- rural communities
- Reported agency
- Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Michigan Career And Technical Institute?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: MiAgGrants grant management system.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Michigan Career And Technical Institute in MI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Written reports and appropriate financial documentation. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Well-defined and focused project, Overall impact on sustainability of land-based industries and support infrastructure, Measurable outcomes, Capacity building in rural communities, Amount of match pro..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Michigan Career And Technical Institute?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 24 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Project Budget, three support letters. Review the full document from Michigan Career And Technical Institute for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: rural communities. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.