The Center for Rural Outreach and Public Services or "CROPS," is a grassroots initiative that was organized in 2004 to address unmet needs in rural America. CROPS developed a network of resources to provide development assistance to rural governments, non-profit organizations, churches, schools, and citizens. Our purpose is to offer services to underserved people in their communities. We recognize that rural America is an important part of our collective heritage. As such, we are committed to supporting and revitalizing our rural treasures.

Capacity Building
Civil Engineering
Communications & Marketing
Environmental Services
Fiscal Sponsorship
Grant Administration
Grant Writing Training & Consulting
Graphics Design
Historical Preservation
Landscape Architecture and Planning
Leadership Development
Program Development
Project Management
Sustainability Planning
Tax Valuation (Indiana and Illinois)

Youth Led Rural Development Programs

Grant Writing for Youth, Ages 10-18
Growing Rural - Youth Led Rural Development, Ages 8-18
Youth Entrepreneurship Program, Ages 5-18