Rural grant guru - master the process & secure the funds

USAgNet - 02/02/2024

Rural communities are facing the complexities of grant applications due to significant funding opportunities from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. Lindsay Mouw, a senior policy associate at the Center for Rural Affairs, acknowledges the need for improvements in rural areas but notes that the process can be intimidating for these communities.

To address this problem, the Center for Rural Affairs introduces the "Grant Application Guide for Rural Communities." This invaluable resource is designed to simplify the grant application process, providing comprehensive support for community leaders.

The guide encompasses crucial aspects of the application journey, from identifying suitable grant opportunities to preparation, setting timelines, and crafting and submitting applications. It also includes a list of common terms and phrases associated with grant applications, making it an all-encompassing tool for rural communities.

Mouw emphasizes the importance of rural communities utilizing funding opportunities from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, predicting this guide will be a crucial resource for planning infrastructure, energy, and conservation projects.

Investing in rural communities not only enhances their quality of life but also bolsters their capacity to retain and attract residents and businesses. In further support of these communities, the Center for Rural Affairs plans to host a webinar. This webinar will offer guidance on utilizing the grant application guide and addressing queries from community leaders.

The "Grant Application Guide for Rural Communities" is readily available for download on the Center for Rural Affairs' official https://www.cfra.org/publications
It signifies a significant step toward simplifying the grant application process, ensuring that rural communities can readily access the funding required to prosper and progress.

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