Deadline: 15 September 2017
The Foundation for Rural Service is accepting applications for its grant program with an aim to support local efforts to build and sustain a high quality of life in rural America.
FRS grants will allow rural communities to take that first step towards a project or plan that can help better the lives of those around them – whether it is smart boards in schools, better agricultural equipment for farms, start-up money for young entrepreneurs, or basic computer classes. These funds help rural Americans invest in their communities in meaningful ways.
The Foundation will give priority to proposals that foster collaboration among different community agencies, and local government, reflect a comprehensive approach to community development, promote community participation and engagement, and make rural communities a better place to live and work.
Focus Areas
- Business and Economic Development: Entrepreneurship and job creation programs.
- Community Development: Outreach programs that promote technology learning and innovation. Programs that encourage rural development through arts and tourism.
- Education: Technology in the classroom (computers, smart boards), curriculum development, extracurricular activities and distance learning programs.
- Telecommunications: Broadband applications such as telehealth technology, broadband adoption projects and basic technology infrastructure (like community hot spots).
Funding Information
Grants can range from $250 to $5000 that go back in to rural communities, every year.
Eligible Projects
- The Foundation gives priority to projects that:
- Could be fully funded by the grant maximum of $5,000 or have 75% or more of the project currently funded.
- Broadband enabled, technology focused projects.
- Have a long-term impact for the community and its residents.
- Promote community participation and engagement.
- Make rural communities a better place to live and work.
- As a guideline, FRS will not fund grants to the following:
- Individuals
- Scholarship programs
- International organizations
- Lobbying and political activities
- Ticketed events
- Infrastructure/Building campaigns
- Capital campaigns
- Endowments
- Event sponsorships
- Community food programs
How to Apply
Applicants send their all materials to the foundation for rural service grant program at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit FRS.
