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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grant Program

Funder: Foundation for Rural Service (FRS)

Geographic Scope: Rural communities across the United States

Overview:
The Foundation for Rural Service awards grants to rural communities for projects that benefit residents and strengthen community infrastructure. In the most recent grant cycle (2017), FRS awarded $50,000 total to 11 grantees from a pool of nearly 100 applicants.

Focus Areas:

  • Education and technology access

  • Healthcare and telehealth initiatives

  • Community development

  • Crisis intervention and public health programs

  • Emergency services and first responder support

    • Eligibility:

  • Rural community organizations, schools, hospitals, and public service entities

  • Projects must be endorsed by an NTCA member telecommunications provider

    • Example Projects Funded (2017):

  • Small business training programs

  • Technology upgrades for rural libraries

  • Computer labs and educational equipment for K-12 schools

  • Telehealth program implementation

  • Emergency services equipment and training

  • Virtual reality educational resources

    • Contact:
    Foundation for Rural Service
    4121 Wilson Boulevard
    Arlington, VA 22203

    More Information: https://www.frs.org/programs/grant-program

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Identify a Sponsoring NTCA Member: Your project must be endorsed by an NTCA member telecommunications provider in your service area
    2. Complete Application: Submit application through the FRS website
    3. Project Proposal: Include detailed description of the project, community need, and expected outcomes
    4. Review and Selection: FRS reviews applications and selects grantees
    5. Notification: Grantees are announced and funds are awarded

    Required Materials:

  • Project description

  • Community need assessment

  • Expected outcomes and impact

  • Budget documentation

  • Letter of endorsement from NTCA member provider

    • Note: Specific application deadlines and detailed requirements should be confirmed at https://www.frs.org/programs/grant-program

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationhealthcarecommunity-developmentfirst-respondersworkforce-development

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