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Rural Champions Program is sponsored by Kansas Department of Commerce, Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP), in partnership with Kansas Sampler Foundation (KSF) and Patterson Family Foundation. This program supports individuals in rural Kansas communities who are identified and sponsored by a host organization to undertake projects addressing critical community needs. Champions receive strategic training, compensation, and resources.
While not exclusively for literacy, a literacy project could be a critical community need.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals sponsored by a host organization in a rural Kansas community to address a critical community need. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Rural Champions Program is funded by Kansas Department of Commerce, Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP), in partnership with Kansas Sampler Foundation (KSF) and Patterson Family Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kansas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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