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‘Brain Gain’ in Rural America and Who Is Behind It

By Ilana Newman, The Daily Yonder

Solution A Softball Field Delivers Athletic and Economic Opportunity in Libby
Local Champion:
Libby K-12 Schools
Date funded:
March 7, 2024
Grant Amount:
$25,020
Solution Digital Scoreboard Changes the Game for Small Businesses and Student Athletes in Questa
Local Champion:
Questa Independent School District
Date funded:
February 21, 2024
Grant Amount:
$13,500
Solution An Awareness Campaign Grows Libby’s Workforce
Local Champion:
City of Libby
Date funded:
January 22, 2024
Grant Amount:
$9,983
Solution A Local Roundtable Supports Libby Business Owners
Local Champion:
Montana West Economic Development
Date funded:
January 17, 2024
Grant Amount:
$10,000
Solution An RC Car Upgrade Motors Libby’s Economy
Local Champion:
Kootenai R/C Racers
Date funded:
December 13, 2023
Grant Amount:
$1,197
Solution Lander’s Equine Scene Says If You Build a (Better) Barn, They Will Come
Local Champion:
Lander Old Timer's Rodeo Association
Date funded:
November 22, 2023
Grant Amount:
$26,000
Solution Lander’s Meadowlark Market Increases Access to Local Food
Local Champion:
Central Wyoming College Foundation
Date funded:
October 30, 2023
Grant Amount:
$29,500
Solution A Downtown Mural Aims to Bring More Business to Libby’s Core District
Local Champion:
City of Libby
Date funded:
October 23, 2023
Grant Amount:
$7,320
Solution Helping Lander’s Fireworks Show Go On Ensures Economic Boons Too
Local Champion:
Lander local
Date funded:
October 10, 2023
Grant Amount:
$24,850