The Center’s funding opportunities support new and ongoing regional research, extension, and integrated activities and enhance the ability of the North Central Region’s (NCR) thirty-four land-grant institutions to positively influence the quality of life in the region’s rural areas.

A seed grant aimed at enhancing the ability of land-grant institutions to positively influence the quality of life in rural areas of the twelve-states in the North Central Region. Three to four grants awarded each year.

Closed: January 15, 2025
Frequency: Once per year

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This grant assists implementing an Extension programs available through any North Central Region (NCR) land-grant institution, in another state within the NCR where the program is currently not being implemented. This funding is meant to reduce barriers and encourage new collaborations.

Open: Proposals accepted on a rolling basis 
Frequency: Year round

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NCRCRD Thematic Working Group

Funding will be provided for multistate working groups focused on the NCRCRD’s three rural development thematic areas that integrates research and Extension. Visit the individual thematic area pages (links in header, top right) to read about the current Thematic Working Groups. 

Open: Proposals accepted on a rolling basis
Frequency: Year round

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Fellows collaborate with the NCRCRD to pursue research and/or outreach that benefits the North Central Region. The program supports approximately two Fellows per year. Visit our "Current Fellows" page to view details of current and past Fellows.

Open: Proposals accepted on a rolling basis
Frequency: Year round

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