Rural Arkansas

Take the Rural Solutions Survey to help us develop strategies that will allow our rural Arkansas communities to thrive. Click here to take the survey: bit.ly/3KTaw6W

Congratulations to the Greene County Rescue Squad on the successful completion of their Rural Services Block Grant. We are so thrilled to see the funds have been used to purchase an updated rescue truck to aid you in your service to Greene County!

Registration is now open for the 2021 Arkansas Rural Development Conference, our annual event open to those interested in improving the quality of life in the state's rural communities. bit.ly/3sJouj8

SAVE THE DATE: The 2021 Arkansas Rural Development Conference is October 19-21. Stay tuned for more details.

Don't miss the opportunity to hear from Esperanza Massana-Crane, our newly appointed Director of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Division. bit.ly/3vJAu6k

The Game & Fish Wildlife Education Grant application deadline has been extended to October 22, 2020! Access the application and availbile funding by county here: ow.ly/H74750BMu6U

Congratulations to Clear Spring School of Carroll County who received $1,552.50 through the AGFC Wildlife Grant Program to purchase materials to expand the school's Beekeeping Program. We are now accepting applications for this program; submit yours today! ow.ly/VWeO50BBq6S

Teachers! We are now accepting applications for the Arkansas Game and Fish Wildlife Conservation Education Grant Program! Click the link to learn more and to see funding availability by county! ow.ly/JzkG50BryM3

Application deadline for the Wildlife Education Grant is October 8th! Click the link to learn what school programs are eligible! ow.ly/LQw850AK8dt

Rural Services Block Grant Applications must be submitted to our office by August 13th. ow.ly/zkbv50AK6Lj

Congratulations to the City of Ozark who received an Arkansas Rural Connect Grant through the Arkansas State Broadband Office. ow.ly/jm2n50AK75i

Rural Community Grant applications must be submitted by end of day on August 6th. ow.ly/CpSo50AGatH

The deadline for the County Fair Building Grant is quickly approaching! All applications must be submitted by August 6th. ow.ly/6pzt50AGanf

Congratulations to Fairfield Bay who was awarded the Rural Connect Grant! ow.ly/FmCP50ACRKl

Congratulations to Mt. Judea who received a Rural Services Block Grant to purchase a pumper truck! ow.ly/zWeb50AxXXh

Congratulations to Carroll County who received $4,000 through the County Fair Building Grant to remodel the bathrooms and install outdoor lighting! Pictured from left to right: VP of Carroll County Fair Board Barry Leivan & Carroll County Administrative Assistant Ronda Griffin

Teachers, does your school have an archery or fishing program? Click the link to learn about what funding is available through the Wildlife Education Grant! ow.ly/vT6t50AwWKX

There’s still time to apply for the Rural Community Grant Program! All applications must be submitted by end of business day on August 6th. ow.ly/2wqu50AwWt1

Help your local shelter by spreading the word about the Spay and Neuter Pet Grant Program! ow.ly/Iv0M50AwWaG

Livestock and exhibit building creation and repairs are only a few of the many eligible items that can be funded through the County Fair Building Grant! ow.ly/c7CO50AwW2L