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Grants of up to $50,000 to Idaho city, county, and tribal governments to support a broad range of economic development projects in small rural communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for the planning and implementation o

Grants to Idaho small cities, counties, and Tribes for activities and projects that benefit rural communities. At least one public hearing is required by applicants. Funding is intended for workforce expansion and economic development. Eligible expenses include extendin

Grants to Idaho eligible local municipalities and county governments for historic preservation projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that promote the preservation of local historic resources. Priority will be given to surveys and nominations relat

Grants to Idaho nonprofit and for-profit organizations and employers to increase childcare options provided within the state. Funding is intended for the expansion of current facilities or the creation of new facilities. Eligible uses of funds include the acquisition or

Loan repayments of up to $25,000 to Idaho health professionals to improve healthcare in underserved and rural communities. Priority will be given to mental and behavioral health professionals with training in substance abuse and primary care professionals. Successful ap

Grants to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions for activities to decrease the risk of wildfires on non-federal lands. Funding is intended to support projects that reduce the presence of dangerous fuels on non-industria

Grants to Idaho, Oregon, and Washington school districts, schools, and teachers for water-related science projects and activities. Eligible activities support water science education and clean water education goals. Funding is intended for the development and implementa

Grants to Idaho institutions of higher education to help students in need of financial assistance complete their postsecondary education. Funding is intended to assist students within one year of graduating who are experiencing unexpected or unusual financial problems t

Grants to Idaho and Washington nonprofit organizations and individuals for charitable, community, and educational projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for emergency energy assistance as well as projects focused on community service, health care, education,

Award of $5,000 per year to an Idaho writer to recognize and honor excellence in the field of literature. Writers will be judged based on existing work, professional history, and the effectiveness of oral reading. Recipients will participate in craft workshops, readings

Grants of $4,000 to Idaho businesses in eligible locations to mitigate the impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Eligible applicants are LLCs, corporations, limited partnerships, and sole proprietorships with fewer than 20 employees. Eligible businesses must b

Grants of up to $3,000 to Idaho artists to train student artists in traditional arts. New applicants must receive approval in order to access the online application system. Funding is intended to support a learning-teaching partnership in which a recognized artist impar