Grant Opportunities
Foundation for Rural Services: Community Grant Program
As a member ofÌý, Ó²ººÊÓƵAPP can assist your local non-profit organization or business with applying for theÌýFoundation for Rural Service (FRS) Grant Program.ÌýAs part of its ongoing commitment to rural communities across the country, the FRS provides annual grants for communities served by NTCA members.ÌýThe goal of this program is to support local efforts to build and sustain a high quality of life in rural America.
Grants range from $250 to $5,000 and provide funds that go back in to rural communities every year. TheyÌýare concentrated in four major areas:
- Business Development
- Community Development
- Education
- Foundation
What will not be funded:
- Individuals
- Scholarship Programs
- International Organizations
- Lobbying and Political Activities
- Ticketed Events
- Infrastructure/Building Campaigns
- Security Cameras
- Capital Campaigns or Endowments
- Digital Signage
- Event Sponsorships
- Community Food Programs
- Loan Repayments
- Religious-based Activities
- For-Profit Businesses
- Salaries of Employees or Contractors
Ó²ººÊÓƵAPP Community Grant Program
The Ó²ººÊÓƵAPP Grant Program is awarded quarterly to support local efforts to build and sustain a high quality of life in rural Northeast Kansas.Ìý
The program supports projects in these categories:
- Business and economic development
- Community development
- Education
- Foundations
If you have a community project that needs funding, we encourage you to apply. We are accepting grant requests up to $5,000.Ìý
There is one application for the FRS Community Grant and the Ó²ººÊÓƵAPP Community Grant. Apply by August 28th.
For questions about the Ó²ººÊÓƵAPP Community Grant Program or the FRS Community Grant Program, please contact Julie Bergman at 800-892-0163Ìý´Ç°ù community@rainbowtel.com.
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