The Rural Ready grant program offers $7,000 to rural schools in the CFO's Rural Schools Partnership to fund projects that prepare students with essential skills and strengthen their communities. Funded activities include youth markets, economic development, career readiness, community engagement, and volunteer service. This is a single-year grant with final reports due in November 2027.
Applicants must be members of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks' Rural Schools Partnership program. Eligibility is limited to this specific group.
