Rural Business Development Grants
OpenUSDA Rural DevelopmentFLSmall Business
Updated: Dec 3, 2025
Summary
The Rural Business Development Grants program helps agricultural and rural-area businesses in Florida access funding for expansion, planning, equipment, or business-growth projects — supporting economic development outside urban centers.
Eligibility
Rural businesses in eligible Florida counties (qualifying under USDA rural definitions) seeking funding for expansion, planning, capital projects, or business growth.
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