Division of Rural Services

12/12/2024

So thankful for everyone coming in to attend our award ceremony for the FY 25 Cycle 1 Rural Community Grants! The Governor and her staff hosted a wonderful award ceremony to recognize our awardees!

AEDC's Division of Rural Services awarded more than $357,000 to rural communities across the state of Arkansas.

08/06/2024

So thankful to have been able to honor the cycle 2 recipients of the Rural Community Grant Program today! Special thanks to all of our attendees and the Governor and her team!

Our Cycle 1 deadline is August 8th for the 2025 Rural Development Grant Program, it’s not too late to get your application in! Please reach out if you are interested in applying!

The Division of Rural Services awarded more than $344,000 to 33 Arkansas communities through the Rural Community Grant Program.

05/26/2023

This was such a wonderful event! Thanks to all our sponsors, vendors and attendees! We could not do what we do without you!

04/20/2023

Check out this awesome opportunity through the Delta Regional Authority!

The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced $44 million in funding available through its Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative. The WORC Initiative helps workers access high-quality jobs & seeks to address persistent economic distress for people in the Appalachian, Lower Mississippi Delta, & Northern Border regions. For more information about the WORC Initiative & how to apply: https://bit.ly/41htmxt.

Final Applications Due: June 13, 2023

03/17/2022

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: https://bit.ly/3KTaw6W

09/21/2021

Are you ready for the 2021 Arkansas Rural Development Conference?

The three-day conference will address a wide range of issues, including broadband, cybersecurity, small business, and funding resources, to help local leaders work for better quality of life in their communities.

See the full agenda here: https://bit.ly/3hQ7gNx

06/07/2021

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!

04/01/2021

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.

Registration is now open for the 2021 Arkansas Rural Development Conference.

03/22/2021

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

10/07/2020

The Game & Fish Wildlife Education Grant application deadline has been extended to October 22, 2020! Access the application and availbile funding by county here: http://ow.ly/1EfH50BMu6V

09/25/2020

Congratulations to Clear Spring School of Carroll County who received $1,552.50 through the AGFC Wildlife Conservation Education Grant Program to purchase materials to expand the school's Beekeeping Program. Students have been learning about the cycle of bees, honey production and types of flowers that support he bee hives. The AGFC Wildlife Conservation Education Grant Program is now accepting applications; submit yours today! http://ow.ly/rePr50BBq4a

09/15/2020

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