National Funders Say They Hope Rural Groups Apply for $10 Million Challenge

"We’re really trying to reach rural communities and encourage them to apply. We want them to know that that their applications will be taken very seriously."

Creators of the Communities Thrive Challenge https://www.communitiesthrivechallenge.org/ say they are looking for examples of local economic development projects that are ready to go national. Designing the application process like a contest will help encourage lesser known organizations to apply, they say.

By Bryce Oates

National Funders Say They Hope Rural Groups Apply for $10 Million Challenge