Revolving loan funds
Green Hills Rural Development, Inc. is a non-bank lender, providing loans to small business using a variety of local and regional revolving loan funds seeded by USDA and the Department of Economic Development.
About GHRDI
Programs · Economic Development District
Northern Missouri Economic Development
Developing and committing resources to activities and challenges throughout the region with an Economic Development focus.
Economic Development District
Responsive to the region’s economic needs
The Green Hills Regional Planning Commission is federally designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce as an Economic Development District (EDD). The District is charged with the responsiveness to the region’s economic needs and this designation allows GHRPC to develop and commit resources to activities and challenges throughout the region with an Economic Development focus.
In addition, the District maintains a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the region which is updated every 5 years and submitted to the Department of Commerce and other federal and state partner agencies.
Community Development Block Grant
Grant writing and administration for your community
The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is designed to support your community’s well being and greater capacity for growth. Grants are available in a variety of categories and can be utilized for a variety of community development initiatives.
Green Hills Regional Planning Commission provides project development, grant writing and administration services for community development projects such as senior centers, early education centers, county and municipal facilities, infrastructure projects, and more! CDBG funds are awarded to local units of government (cities and counties) or organizations that have non-profit status (501 (C) (3) designation).
Our staff has extensive experience with CDBG programs, as well as USDA-Rural Development, NAP Tax credits, DNR, EDA, and others. Your project may require funding from more than one funding agency.
Business & community finance
Tools for growing the regional economy
Non-profit conduit
GHRDI offers its non-profit status to organizations and initiatives through the region that require a 501(c)3 conduit for IRS deduction purposes.
How it works
RISE business sessions
Thinking about starting your own business? Join us at one or all of these 90-minute virtual sessions to help you start, build and grow your business.
See the sessions
2025 agribusiness survey
Help us better understand the needs, challenges, and opportunities in the agribusiness industry. Your feedback will play a crucial role in shaping resources and support for businesses like yours.
Take the survey
Economic development
The long view
5
years between CEDS updates
1981
Green Hills Rural Development, Inc. formed
90
minute virtual RISE sessions
Economic development news
Latest updates
September 9, 2026
2027 CDBG Competitive Grant Cycle
Green Hills Regional Planning Commission is bringing our municipal leaders, county commissioners, and community partners together as we begin getting community projects in line for the 2027 CDBG Competitive Grant Cycle.
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December 30, 2024
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Please read our latest Comprehensive economic development strategy report.
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For questions or more information
Contact Lisa Colson, Executive Director
Please contact the Green Hills Community Development Department for assistance developing a project that will benefit your community at 660-359-5636 ext. 23.