FRS Community Grant Program
Who can apply: Applicants must be communities/organizations served by an NTCA member partner; applications must be submitted by the NTCA member partner. Priority is given to projects that can be fully funded by the $5,000 maximum or are at least 75% funded, are technology/broadband-enabled, have long-term impact, promote participation, and create sustainable rural communities. Not eligible: individuals, overhead, pass-through funding, scholarships/re-granting programs, projects without at least 75% of funds secured, conferences/events/travel, membership/dues programs, international organizations, lobbying/political programming, religious activities/resources, infrastructure/building campaigns, security cameras, capital campaigns/endowments, vehicles, digital signage, event sponsorships, community food programs, debt reduction/loan repayments, for-profit businesses.
Deadline: Applications open June 12, 2026; NTCA member partners submit by September 4, 2026.