The Biden-Harris Administration opened up nominations from the public for Rural Innovators who are making a positive impact in their rural communities. Nominations have closed, stay tuned for a fall announcement.
The Biden-Harris Administration is pleased to announce a call to action for Americans to nominate Rural Innovators in their communities to be recognized by the White House.
Nominate a Rural Innovator
The Biden-Harris Administration is making historic and transformative investments in rural America through the American Rescue Plan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Rural Partners Network.
As President Biden said during the Rural Infrastructure Tour, “As we unlock federal resources and generate results for these communities, we are unlocking opportunity – job opportunities, educational opportunities, and the opportunity for a better future.”
In rural communities across the country, everyday Americans are leveraging federal resources to create good-paying jobs, spur economic growth and stability, and improve the quality of life of their family and neighbors. From building safe roads and bridges, to expanding clean, affordable and reliable energy, and increasing access to markets and competition for farmers and producers – together, we are ensuring that rural Americans do not have to leave home to find opportunity.
Through the White House Rural Innovators Initiative, the Biden-Harris Administration is proud to uplift stories of extraordinary rural leaders, who are taking action and ensuring their communities thrive for generations to come.
The Biden-Harris Administration invites nominations from the public for Rural Innovators who are making a positive impact in their rural communities. Nominations of individuals of all ages, including youth leaders, are welcome. Nominated individuals could be engaged in either the public and private sectors, including local, state, Tribal and territory governments; non-profits; businesses; philanthropy; or academia.
The nomination form will close on Friday, June 14 at midnight EST. Selected individuals will be recognized as Rural Innovators later this year.