RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC
AI Summary
Rural Economic Development Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on enhancing economic opportunities in rural areas. In 2025, the center awarded a total of $2.5 million across 22 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to grantmaking, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE CHAMPION RURAL NORTH CAROLINA BY INVESTING IN PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES AND POTENTIAL.
Cause Areas
1
Rural development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PARTNER COMMUNITY CAPITAL INC
$975K
11%
NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE CAPITAL INC
$775K
9%
MOUNTAIN BIZCAPITAL INC
$736K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$39.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$63.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC?
No. RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC give?
RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, West Virginia, and Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC make each year?
In 2025, RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC fund recently?
In 2025, RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include PARTNER COMMUNITY CAPITAL INC, NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE CAPITAL INC, and MOUNTAIN BIZCAPITAL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC?
RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.