The Foundation for Rural Service awards grants annually through the Community Grant Program to nonprofit organizations, schools, community groups, municipalities, and other organizations doing good work in their communities. These grants provide the opportunity for NTCA members like Park Region to amplify the ways they support their communities and are designed to provide support to a variety of local efforts to build and sustain a high-quality life in rural America. Applications for these grants are accepted each spring and may range from $250 to $5,000. The grants awarded each November support a variety of projects concentrated in four major categories:

    •  Business and Economic Development

    •  Community Development

    •  Education

    •  Telecommunications Applications

As an NTCA member, Park Region encourages organizations in our communities to apply for the Community Grant Program. Applications for the 2025 Community Grant Program will open on June 13th and are due to our Fergus Falls or Underwood office by August 13th.

For more information on the program, or if you are interested in applying for a grant, view the FRS Community Grant Flyer & Application Guide by visiting www.parkregion.com/about-us/community-donations/