Center for Rural Development

The Center for Rural Development works with Utah’s rural counties, communities and businesses, providing economic development resources. The Center is the home of the Rural Opportunity Program and assists with other programs to help local governments and businesses grow and prosper.

For a summary of all the Center for Rural Development's programs, click here.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us. You can find the Center for Rural Development under Business Services.

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Other Programs

All GOEO Grants
GOEO Grants
Occasionally, to support Utah businesses, the Legislature allocates grant funding and programs to the office.
Enterprise Zone Tax Credits
Enterprise Zone Tax Credits
Program that promotes economic development and business growth in Utah’s rural areas.
Rural Co-working and Innovation Centers
RCIC
Facilities that serve individuals working in communities with infrastructure and equipment to participate in the online workforce.
Rural Economic Development Tax Increment Financing
REDTIF
Tax increment financing program to help companies begin or expand in rural Utah. Incentives are offered as tax credit rebates.
Utah Rural Jobs
Utah Rural Jobs
Supports growth and expansion of eligible small businesses by providing flexible and affordable capital.
Workforce Services
Workforce Services
Tools and opportunities to ensure our workforce is ready to meet the demands of a dynamic, expanding economy

Resources

The Center for Rural Development is part of the office Business Services team. Visit our Issuu page to find additional resources.

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