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Rural Community Investment Fund (RCIF) is sponsored by Idaho Department of Commerce. This program provides funding to rural areas in Idaho for economic expansion and job creation. Eligible activities include extending streets, water, and sewer lines, acquiring or constructing buildings for businesses, and upgrading telecommunications, power, gas, and rail for business expansions.
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# Rural Community Investment Fund (RCIF) - Idaho Department of Commerce | KSU TAB - Technical Assistance to Brownfields # Rural Community Investment Fund (RCIF) - Idaho Department of Commerce State Funding & Resources 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. 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.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities with a population less than 25,000, counties with a population less than 25,000, or Tribes with a project site on reservation land within a community of less than 25,000 people. Eligible applicants may sub-grant funds to approved sub-recipients like Idaho's council of governments, urban renewal districts, and economic development districts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 to $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Rural Community Investment Fund (RCIF) is funded by Idaho Department of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Idaho. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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