Rural Development Resources
Rural Diversification Initiative-The Rural Diversification Initiative provides funding for projects that assist rural communities and industries with diversification. RDI projects help diversify local economies and create clear economic impact. They demonstrate strong community and industry support as well as collaboration and partnership, backed by strong work plans and project management abilities.
Rural economic diversification is a process with the long-term goal of building a community that has long-term sustainability, resiliency in the face of change, and a broad economic base with a variety of types of businesses and jobs. As a process, rural economic diversification is community-based and rooted in a strategic analysis of the community’s strengths and advantages. RDI funds will be used to facilitate informed, strategic investment decisions within coherent regional development strategies with a goal of regional competitiveness. All projects funded by RDI will be rooted in a community economic development strategy that is based on the region’s unique strengths and comparative advantages. For more information on RDI please contact the office at 624-1161.
