This program offers grant assistance to create and augment high-wage jobs, accelerate the formation of new businesses, support industry clusters and maximize the use of local productive assets in eligible low-income rural areas. The RISE project must serve a rural region small enough to allow close collaboration among partners. It also must include important elements… Continue reading Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) (Department of Agriculture)
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Department of Labor (Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC))
The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) program seeks to create economic prosperity, gainful employment, and high-quality career outcomes for workers who reside in the Appalachian and Delta regions, enabling them to remain and thrive in these communities. The program supports projects addressing the employment and training needs of the local and regional workforce, created… Continue reading Department of Labor (Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC))
U.S. Bank Foundation: Community Possible Grant Program
The U.S. Bank Foundation's Community Possible Grant Program invests in efforts to create stable jobs, better homes, and vibrant communities in the 25 states served by the Bank. In 2021, the Foundation is moving to an invitation only application. However, the Foundation does accept letters of interest to identify organizations with unique and innovative programs… Continue reading U.S. Bank Foundation: Community Possible Grant Program
Ohio State Bar Foundation
The Ohio State Bar Foundation is committed to promoting public understanding of the law and to encouraging improvements in the justice system throughout Ohio. The Foundation's core values include a commitment to a society served by a fair, impartial, and accessible system of justice. Along with regular grants, the Foundation also offers the Racial Justice… Continue reading Ohio State Bar Foundation
Emergency Connectivity Fund Program
The Federal Communications Commission unanimously adopted a Report and Order on May 10, 2021 establishing the rules and procedures for the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program: a $7.17 billion program designed to provide relief to millions of students, school staff, and library patrons who lack the necessary Internet access and/or laptop or tablet computers they need to… Continue reading Emergency Connectivity Fund Program