Laura Jane Musser Fund: Rural Initiative Program
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Mary Karen Lynn-Klimenko
admin@musserfund.org
612.825.2024
Encourages collaborative and participatory efforts among citizens in rural communities that will help to strengthen their towns and regions in a number of civic areas including, but not limited to:
- Economic development
- Business preservation
- Arts and humanities
- Public space improvements
- Education
Past grants have funded community wellness trails, playground renovations, food projects, and programs to reduce social isolation for elderly adults, among other things.
Applicants must be located in a community with a population of 10,000 or fewer in Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, Wyoming, and certain counties in New York and Texas.
Applications will be accepted from:
- Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations
- Units of government at the local level
Planning: Up to $5,000
These funds may support costs like: consultant or staff
time, meeting costs, mailings, secretarial support,
refreshments, local travel, and childcare.
Implementation: Up to $25,000
These funds are available to implement community based
rural projects that originate in, have been planned by,
and involve diverse people from the local community.
General operating support and capital campaigns will not
be supported.
Projects must demonstrate matching financial and/or in-kind contributions from the local community.
A link to the online application portal is available on the program website.
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