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The Rural Community Investment Fund (RCIF) program provides funds to rural areas in support of economic expansion and job creation. Created by the Idaho State Legislature in 2001, this state-funded grant program is a component of the Rural Initiative. Cities with a population of less than 25,000 or for projects that have a measurable rural benefit.
The sole beneficiary of the project cannot be a large city. Counties may apply for countywide projects that have a measurable rural benefit. The sole beneficiary of the project cannot be a large city.
Tribes may apply if the project site is located on reservation land and within a community of less than 25,000 or if the project has a measurable rural benefit. The sole beneficiary of the project cannot be a large city. The three eligible applicant categories may sub-grant Rural Community Investment Funds to an eligible and Idaho Commerce approved sub-recipient.
Eligible activities include: Extension of streets, water and sewer lines, and/or utilities to a site for a new business or industrial park Acquisition or construction of buildings for lease or purchase by a company Provision of telecommunications, power, gas and rail upgrades necessary for business expansions. City halls and schools are not eligible. Grant limits are $50,000 to $500,000.
Local match is required, but there is no set amount. Applications will be evaluated on the impact to distressed areas. Other evaluation factors include the number and quality of jobs created by the project, long-term economic impact, community support, and project financing and readiness.
RCIF Chapter 2 Eligibility and Rules RCIF Chapter 3 Procurement RCIF Chapter 4 Application Process RCIF Chapter 5 General Application RCIF Chapter 6 Financial and Closeout Forms Information and Application All potential applicants are encouraged to contact Idaho Commerce prior to preparing and submitting an application. You may contact the Idaho RCIF team at 208-334-2470 or use the form below. Application information can be found here.
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Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.