Rural Micro Grant

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the questions below to determine whether your organization is eligible to apply.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION:

1. Review the grant materials. Read the Grant Description, Evaluation and Eligibility Criteria, Award Details, FAQs, Scoring Rubric & Budget Template before completing the application.

2. Check your eligibility answers carefully. Review each yes/no question in the organizational criteria section. If the Project Name field does not appear, revisit your answers; one may indicate that your organization is ineligible. If all your answers are correct, click submit.

3. Prepare your responses before submitting. We recommend reviewing the application questions and drafting your answers in a separate document before submitting. Each response may be up to 500 words.

4. Submit only when your application is complete. You will not be able to access or edit your application after submitting it, so please review all responses before selecting Submit.



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Collaboratory Coalition's System Level Indicator Alignment


Percentage of Residents with Access to High-Speed Internet: this system-level indicator measures how many Florida residents have access to broadband service at a minimum speed threshold. It is defined as the percentage of Florida residents who have access to broadband service at 100 Mbps download or faster at the state-level and the percentage of Florida residents who have access to at least 25 Mbps broadband at the county-level.
 
Source: Florida Chamber of Commerce (2025)
Food Environment Score: this system-level indicator accounts for both proximity to healthy foods and income. It measures access to healthy foods by considering how far an individual lives from a grocery store or supermarket – the primary locations for healthy food purchases in most communities – and the inability to access healthy food due to cost or transportation barriers. The score ranges from 0 (worst) to 10 (best)

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Housing and Transportation Affordability: this system-level indicator provides a comprehensive view of affordability by including both housing and transportation costs at the neighborhood level. It defines affordable living as combined housing and transportation costs that consume no more than 45% of a household’s income.

Source: Center for Neighborhood Technology (2025)

Prenatal Care 1st Trimester: this system-level indicator measures timely access to prenatal care for pregnant individuals. It is defined as the percentage of live births where prenatal care began during the first trimester of pregnancy, reflecting early connection to care that supports healthy pregnancies and improved birth outcomes at the county level. Data are sourced from Florida Health Charts (2024), and targets are aligned with Healthy People 2030 benchmarks to promote earlier access to maternal healthcare and improved maternal and infant health outcomes.


Source: County Health Rankings (2022 & 2025) 

Uninsured Population Under Age 65: this system-level indicator measures access to health insurance coverage among working-age residents. It is defined as the percentage of residents under age 65 who do not have health insurance coverage, reflecting gaps in access to preventive care, early treatment, and ongoing health services at the county level. Data are sourced from County Health Rankings (2025), using 2022 data, and targets are aligned with Healthy People 2030 benchmarks to support improved access to care and better health outcomes.


Source: County Health Rankings (2022 & 2025)

Behavioral Health Workforce: Percentage of Community Need Met: this system-level indicator measures how well the behavioral health workforce meets the needs of residents across the region. It is defined as the percentage of estimated community need met by licensed behavioral health providers, based on the number of active providers relative to the population and projected service demand at the county level.


Source: County Health Rankings (2022 & 2025) 

Kindergarten Readiness Rate: kindergarten readiness rate measures the percentage of children entering kindergarten with the foundational skills needed to succeed in school. Early readiness is a strong predictor of future academic success and long-term educational outcomes.


Source: Southwest Florida Educational and Workforce Outcomes Report (2025) 

High School Graduation Rate: high school graduation rate measures the percentage of students who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of entering ninth grade. Graduation strongly predicts higher lifetime earnings, employment stability, and improved social and economic outcomes.

Source: Southwest Florida Educational and Workforce Outcomes Report (2025) 

Skilled Workforce Rate: skilled workforce rate measures the percentage of workers in a region who have earned credentials beyond a high school diploma, including degrees, certificates, and industry certifications. Higher levels of postsecondary attainment help meet workforce demand, strengthen economic competitiveness, and expand access to quality jobs.


Source: Southwest Florida Educational and Workforce Outcomes Report (2025) 







Coalition Indicator & Secondary Alignment 



Uninsured Population Under Age 65: this system-level indicator measures access to health insurance coverage among working-age residents. It is defined as the percentage of residents under age 65 who do not have health insurance coverage, reflecting gaps in access to preventive care, early treatment, and ongoing health services at the county level. Data are sourced from County Health Rankings (2025), using 2022 data, and targets are aligned with Healthy People 2030 benchmarks to support improved access to care and better health outcomes.


Source: County Health Rankings (2022 & 2025) 

Behavioral Health Workforce: Percentage of Community Need Met: this system-level indicator measures how well the behavioral health workforce meets the needs of residents across the region. It is defined as the percentage of estimated community need met by licensed behavioral health providers, based on the number of active providers relative to the population and projected service demand at the county level.


Source: County Health Rankings (2022 & 2025) 

High School Graduation Rate: high school graduation rate measures the percentage of students who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of entering ninth grade. Graduation strongly predicts higher lifetime earnings, employment stability, and improved social and economic outcomes.

Source: Southwest Florida Educational and Workforce Outcomes Report (2025) 

Kindergarten Readiness Rate: kindergarten readiness rate measures the percentage of children entering kindergarten with the foundational skills needed to succeed in school. Early readiness is a strong predictor of future academic success and long-term educational outcomes.


Source: Southwest Florida Educational and Workforce Outcomes Report (2025) 

Skilled Workforce Rate: skilled workforce rate measures the percentage of workers in a region who have earned credentials beyond a high school diploma, including degrees, certificates, and industry certifications. Higher levels of postsecondary attainment help meet workforce demand, strengthen economic competitiveness, and expand access to quality jobs.


Source: Southwest Florida Educational and Workforce Outcomes Report (2025) 

Prenatal Care 1st Trimester: this system-level indicator measures timely access to prenatal care for pregnant individuals. It is defined as the percentage of live births where prenatal care began during the first trimester of pregnancy, reflecting early connection to care that supports healthy pregnancies and improved birth outcomes at the county level. Data are sourced from Florida Health Charts (2024), and targets are aligned with Healthy People 2030 benchmarks to promote earlier access to maternal healthcare and improved maternal and infant health outcomes.


Source: County Health Rankings (2022 & 2025) 
Housing and Transportation Affordability: this system-level indicator provides a comprehensive view of affordability by including both housing and transportation costs at the neighborhood level. It defines affordable living as combined housing and transportation costs that consume no more than 45% of a household’s income.

Source: Center for Neighborhood Technology (2025)
Food Environment Score: this system-level indicator accounts for both proximity to healthy foods and income. It measures access to healthy foods by considering how far an individual lives from a grocery store or supermarket – the primary locations for healthy food purchases in most communities – and the inability to access healthy food due to cost or transportation barriers. The score ranges from 0 (worst) to 10 (best)

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Percentage of Residents with Access to High-Speed Internet: this system-level indicator measures how many Florida residents have access to broadband service at a minimum speed threshold. It is defined as the percentage of Florida residents who have access to broadband service at 100 Mbps download or faster at the state-level and the percentage of Florida residents who have access to at least 25 Mbps broadband at the county-level.
 
Source: Florida Chamber of Commerce (2025)

Required Supporting Documents 

  • IRS determination letter (if applicable) or documentation confirming governmental, public-institute, or educational-institution status.
  • Most recent Form 990, audited financial statements, governmental financial report or other comparable financial report, as applicable
  • Organization, department, or program operating budget
  • Project budget
  • Governing board/trustees/board of directors list, if applicable; governmental applicants may provide a list of project leadership and key personnel
  • Local Business Tax Receipt (LBTR), if applicable
  • Documentation confirming that the individual submitting the application is authorized to apply and accept grant funding on behalf of the organization or agency
  • Note: If a requested document, such as an IRS determination letter or Form 990, does not apply, applicants should provide comparable documentation.








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