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There is no rush to submit your application; most of those received in the first couple of days are disqualified.  You can make changes to your application until you hit submit. Once you've submitted your application, you can no longer make changes. Before you sign and submit, please review our Rural Woman Grant Checklist to ensure you have included everything we need. We truly don't want you wasting your time or ours with a disqualifying application. You must submit what we ask for. 

 Texas Rural Grant Guidelines   2026 Texas Rural Grant

 Purpose:   Foster greater economic development activity in Rural Texas by encouraging and enabling rural small businesses to undertake new and innovative projects. 

A total of 10 grants of $10,000 each, totaling $100,000, will be awarded.

 Copy this document from the guidelines page and complete all sections below. Do not remove or rename any headings. If a section does not apply, enter “N/A.” Upload this document as a PDF with your application. DO NOT SEND A BUSINESS PLAN.

Required template: Company background & Project narrative

Company Background & Project Narrative  [Provide an overview of your business and the specific project you are requesting funding for.]

Current Operations  [Describe your current operations, including products, services, and target markets.]

Operating Facilities  [Describe your current facilities, including owned and leased space.]

Employment Summary  [Provide the number of current full-time and part-time employees.]

Project Need  [Explain why this project is needed at this time.]

Project Budget & Sources of Funds  [Provide a detailed budget for the project, including all costs and funding sources. Ensure this aligns with your $10,000 grant request.]

Project Description  [Provide a physical description of the project, including any business or residential relocation.]

Projected Employment Growth  [List projected new jobs for each of the next three years, including job titles.]

Economic Impact  [Explain how your project will contribute to the Texas economy.]