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Foundation Grants to Rural Areas from 2005 to 2010: Trends and Patterns

Description
Describes trends in foundation grant funding provided to benefit rural communities, how funds are allocated, what types of foundations fund rural projects, and how grants are distributed geographically. Includes grants to rural-based organizations and to urban organizations for work primarily benefiting rural areas. Provides information on funding for rural health, as well as topics that impact health, such as food and nutrition. Discusses factors that may impact the capacity of rural communities to secure grant funding.
Author(s)
John L. Pender
Date
06/2015
Type
Document
Organization
USDA Economic Research Service
Tagged as
Funding · Philanthropy · Rural-urban differences

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