The application period for this round of funding is now OPEN.
Do you have an interesting idea or project to promote inclusion for people with disabilities? Would a small amount of start-up funds help you get your project off the ground? Applications for the Community Investment Fund are now being accepted...complete and return your application before the May 1, 2016 deadline.
What is the Community Investment Fund?
The Community
Investment Fund is a small pot of money ($2400 in 2016, which may be divided
between several recipients) that the Rural Institute has made available for inclusive,
innovative projects or programs that will help people with disabilities live,
learn, work and play in their communities alongside people without
disabilities.
Who is eligible to apply for funding?
Any Montana
organization, agency, non-profit group, or individual with a creative idea to
promote community inclusion (people with disabilities participating together
alongside people without disabilities) is eligible to apply.
How does someone apply for funding?
To apply, fill out
the Community Investment Fund application and submit it by the deadline.
Applications are available in hard copy and online formats, and may be mailed,
emailed or faxed to the Rural Institute.
