Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board
AI Summary
The Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the rural capital area, having disbursed a total of $42.7 million across five grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the board can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
A non-profit entity providing no cost training, recuitment, and employment services to individual job seekers and businesses in the nine county area by giving them access to local Workforce Solutions.
Cause Areas
1
Job training
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS INC
$125.3M
62%
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER INC
$31.9M
16%

THIRD SECTOR CAPITAL PARTNERS INC
$1.1M
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$602.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$592.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board?
No. Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board give?
Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Texas, and New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $603 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board make each year?
In 2024, Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $42.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board fund recently?
In 2024, Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS INC, NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER INC, and THIRD SECTOR CAPITAL PARTNERS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board?
Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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