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Next Generation Warning System Grant Program (NGWSGP)
07/01/24
This new infrastructure program for public broadcasters was created by the Department of Homeland Security's FEMA and will be run by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Public television and radio stations will compete for grants to upgrade their technology and provide accompanying training. Round 2 closed on September 12, 2024. The funding for round 3 has already been appropriated and should see a competition in 2025. -
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PBS Climate Engagement Initiative Grants
11/06/23
Up to $35,000 is available for station community engagement and education projects to amplify local stories addressing climate change. Currently closed. The deadline for round 2 was January 31, 2024. -
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Yield Giving Open Call
03/23/23
MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving Open Call will award $1 million in unrestricted funds to 250 community-led, community-focused nonprofits with budgets between $1 million and $5 million. Priorities include improving the lives of people experiencing the greatest need through pathways such as education, job training and civic engagement. The competition is now closed. Applications were due June 12, 2023. -
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Coming Home: Connecting to Community
09/18/19
This new CPB initiative will support authentic, local storytelling about life in rural America. Deadline was October 25, 2019. -
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Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Challenge Grants Program
02/20/19
USDA's SPECA program seeks to improve K-14 education in the food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences field. Deadline was April 16, 2019. -
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Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grant Program
04/05/18
This USDA grant program supports projects focused on improving rural health and poverty through individual and family health education. Stations can not apply as the lead applicant but may be able to play a partnership role. Deadline was May 24, 2018. -
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Veterans Coming Home: Finding What Works
02/21/18
CPB will make up to 12 awards of $25,000 for digital content and community engagement supporting veteran reintegration into civilian life. Deadline was March 2, 2018. -
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Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiatives
05/05/17
This USDA program provides funding for professional development in food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences education. Deadline was June 28, 2017. -
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Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fields Program
04/29/17
WAMS supports programs promoting the inclusion of women and underrepresented minorities in rural communities striving for a postsecondary degree in STEM education. -
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Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program
11/03/15
The Department of Agriculture has announced funding for community food projects to meet the food needs of low income individuals, raise awareness of food sustainability and much more. -
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Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant Program
05/22/14
This USDA program assists public television stations serving substantial rural populations in transitioning to digital broadcast television transmission. Deadline: July 7, 2014. -
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Farmers Market Promotion Program
05/12/14
USDA's Farmers Market Promotion Program promotes the domestic consumption of produce by expanding direct producer-to-consumer marketing opportunities. Deadline was May 14, 2015. -
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Rural Business Opportunity Grants (RBOG)
05/05/14
The USDA's RBOG program assists in the economic development of rural areas providing grants for technical assistance and planning for business and economic development. Deadline June 13, 2014. -
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Rural Health And Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
04/28/14
USDA made available up to $350,000 to support informal education projects that assist rural communities to make practical and informed decisions regarding health. Deadline was May 21, 2015. -
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Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant and Loan Program
07/01/13
USDA's DLT Program funds telecommunications-enabled information, audio/video equipment and related technologies that extend service into rural locations. $50,000 - $1,000,000 is available with a 15% match. This program is now closed. The last deadline was April 29, 2024.
