http://www.instituteofruralservice.com Rural Community Outreach Program As part of its ongoing commitment to enhance the standard of living in rural communities across the state: the Institute of Rural Service provides annual grants for rural communities. The goal of this program is to support local efforts to sustain a convenient and satisfying life in the countryside. The grants available this year are as follows: Business Development Grant: $250,000 Community Development Grant: $150,000 Communications Development Grant: $200,000 Educational Development Grant: $100,000 The institute will give priority to proposals that reflect a comprehensive approach to community development, promote community engagement, and make rural communities a better place to live and work. The grants will allow rural communities to take the first step toward a project or plan that can help improve the lives of rural community members. For the past decades, the grants have been used for a variety of purposes such as state-of-the-art farming equipment, road maintenance, communications infrastructure, educational facilities, and investments for young rural entrepreneurs. Download this application to apply for a grant. The deadline for submission is February 28. | 
