Case Study

Intro

Martin County EDA Helps City of Granada Secure Rural Feasibility Study Grant

Background:
The City of Granada is a small rural community located in Martin County, Minnesota. The city was looking to explore new opportunities for economic growth and development but lacked the resources to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study. The Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) offered to assist the city in preparing and submitting a grant proposal for a Rural Feasibility Study Grant.

Challenge:
The City of Granada was facing several challenges in its efforts to stimulate economic growth. The city lacked the necessary resources to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study and lacked expertise in grant proposal writing. 

Solution:
The Martin County EDA recognized the city’s need for a feasibility study and offered to assist in the grant application process. The EDA provided guidance and support in preparing and submitting the grant proposal for the Rural Feasibility Study Grant. The EDA’s expertise in grant writing and knowledge of rural development grants was instrumental in securing the grant for the city.

Results:
Thanks to the Martin County EDA’s assistance, the City of Granada was awarded the Rural Feasibility Study Grant. The grant will enable the city to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study and explore new opportunities for economic growth and development. The grant will also help the city identify potential obstacles to development and strategies for overcoming them.

Conclusion:
The Martin County EDA’s support and expertise in grant writing were essential to the success of the grant application. The Rural Feasibility Study Grant will provide the City of Granada with the resources and knowledge necessary to identify and pursue new economic opportunities. This case study demonstrates the importance of collaboration between rural communities and economic development organizations in securing funding and driving economic growth.