The Laura Jane Musser Fund aims to foster collaborative and participatory efforts among citizens in rural areas, emphasizing strengthening communities across various civic areas such as economic development, arts, public space enhancement, and education, to bring about positive societal change.
The Musser Fund's grant programs aim to enhance organizational sustainability, community engagement, and service accessibility, emphasizing on innovations like scholarships and hands-on activities. It offers two grant programs: the General Operating Support Program for organizations with annual expenses under $1 million, providing up to $10,000 yearly for up to three years; and the Small Grants Program for one-time projects, without budget size limits, also offering up to $10,000. Both programs prioritize increasing service access, organizational sustainability, and community support.