• Grant program providing up to $50,000 for rural communities' economic development projects • Key eligibility requirements: - Rural communities with population of 10,000 or less - Must be submitted by city, county or tribal government - No requirement to be a designated "Gem Community" • Focused on job creation and retention projects such as: - Water/sewer infrastructure for new businesses - Remediation of blighted areas blocking development - Creation of assets aiding future economic development - Hard implementation costs only (no overhead/operating/staff costs) • Notable restrictions: - Cannot fund churches, schools, government facilities, jails, state facilities - Cannot be used for political activities - No ongoing overhead or operating costs • Application process: - Submit online via Idaho Commerce grant portal - Email grants@commerce.idaho.gov for portal access - Applicants encouraged to contact Idaho Gem Grant team (208-287-0780) before applying - Applications reviewed quarterly or as special opportunities arise