2026 Rural Grant Training

Learn about the Texas Rural Grant, guidelines, faq and how to write a compliant grant application. https://twu.edu/center-women-entrepreneurs/texas-rural-grant/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. Who can apply? Eligible businesses must satisfy all of the following conditions: Existing rural-owned companies (at least 51% directly owned and controlled by one or more U.S. citizens). The business owner must reside in Texas. The business must be physically located and operating in an eligible rural county in Texas, not based on the owner’s residence. The business must have existed in Texas for at least three years and been formed before June 19, 2023. The business must be a for-profit corporation, partnership, LLP or LLC, or sole proprietorship. Not-for-profit corporations or similar nonprofit entities are not eligible. All property taxes must be current if the business or business owner owns the premises where the company operates. All sales, payroll, and other taxes must be current. The business must be located and operated within an eligible Texas County. The business, the business owner, and the applicant must not be involved in any pending or current litigation. The business owner must not have any felonies or convictions for a crime of dishonesty or breach of trust. The business, the business owner, and the applicant operate with all required permits and licenses and comply with all applicable laws. Please check the Texas Taxable Entity Search page to verify your business is in good standing with the state: https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/coa/ Questions? Email us at [email protected] FAQ: https://twu.edu/center-women-entrepreneurs/texas-rural-grant/frequently-asked-questions/