Institute of Rural Development

The Institute of Rural Development was created in 1986 as a 501-c-3 non-profit that addresses the needs of rural communities. The Institute provides research for the development of projects that benefit rural communities in various areas including senior citizen services, law enforcement, youth leadership development, housing, economic development, family issues, workforce development, poverty issues, substance abuse prevention, and small business development. The Institute works on a fee basis for projects that involve research, feasability studies, grant development, and program administration. Letter of interest and project needed can be mailed or faxed to the Institute.