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Interest in having public art in communities has continued to grow throughout the country, specifically in rural areas. As growth continues, it is important for communities to have a basic understanding of planning for public art. As rural areas have their own unique needs, it is important to dive into these aspects as they relate to public art in rural communities. This essay was written as a means to provide an outlook of the current understandings of what make planning and implementing public art in rural areas unique.

Art of the Rural' is a collaborative organization with a mission to help build the field of the rural arts, create new narratives on rural culture and community, and contribute to the emerging rural arts and culture movement.

The Art of the Rural: Rural Arts and Culture Resource Guide provides users an assortment toolkits, funding opportunities, rural art conference session opportunities, book suggestions, articles, reports, and blogs concerning rural community art.

The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation supports a broad spectrum of worthy organizations benefiting at-risk youth, economically and socially disadvantaged individuals and families, and those with special needs. Further, the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation provides funding via grants for projects involving education, health and human services, arts and culture, and community service.

The Foster Foundation is a family philanthropic organization that works to advance the quality of life for present and future Pacific Northwest generations. The Foster Foundation supports programs including building/renovation, equipment, matching/challenge support, program development, research, scholarship funds, and seed money.

Humanities Montana benefits Montana organizations and thousands of its citizens, providing support for public programs in the humanities throughout the state. Humanities Montana regularly provides communities and individuals funding opportunities through grants.

Idaho Commission on the Arts offers funding opportunities and grants for a variety of arts-related projects, including murals and arts education.

The mission of the Idaho Community Foundation is 'To Enrich the Quality of Life Throughout Idaho.' Grants are awarded through the Regional Grant Cycle for a wide range of organizations and for a wide range of projects consistent with that mission. Grant areas include: Arts and Culture, Conservation/Environment, Education, Emergency Services, Health, Libraries, Public Projects, Recreation, and Social Services.

The Idaho Humanities Council provides funding opportunities for projects focusing on literature, history, philosphy, ethics, languages, archaeology, art history, and other humanities disciplines involving Idaho citizens.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services provides funding for conservation assessments and projects to museums and libraries for arts education, dance, design, literature, local arts agencies, media arts, museums, music, musical theater, and visual arts.