Funding for Community and Economic Development
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG)
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
USDA Rural Development provides zero-interest loans to local utilities, which are then used for projects to foster employment in rural areas. These organizations can also receive grants through REDLG to establish revolving loan funds to finance community facilities. Federal Register. Application Deadline: Quarterly
READY Grants to Grow Initiative
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
The ARC offers funding to organizations seeking to build individual, organizational, and community capacity across the ARC region. Letter of Intent: 11/1/2024
USDA Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program
U.S. Department of AgricultureUSDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture provide funding to improve access to nutrient-dense foods for food-insecure individuals and families. Application Deadline: 11/7/2024
Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC)
This program is a partnership between EPA’s Office of Community Revitalization, USDA Forest Service, the Northern Border Regional Commission, the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Denali Commission. This program is designed to help communities bring together local residents and other stakeholders to decide on strategies to grow the local outdoor recreation economy. Application Deadline is extended for communities affected by Hurricane Helene through 11/13/2024Nonprofit Transfer Technical Assistance Grant Program and the Farm Labor Housing Technical Assistance Grant Program
U.S. Department of AgricultureUSDA Rural Development is accepting applications for these two programs to provide technical assistance to increase or preserve affordable multifamily housing opportunities and help connect residents to supportive services. Specific requirements apply. Application Deadline: 11/18/2024
Accelerated Mobility Playbook Grant
City Thread This program provides funding to support partnerships between a city or town and a qualified organization to create accelerate implementation of planned mobility networks, create effective partnerships, and proactively out-communicate opposition. Application Deadline: 11/20/2024
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA offers these grants to support community driven investments that provide meaningful engagement for equitable governance. Application Deadline: 11/21/2024
Save America’s Treasures Grants – Collection and Preservation
U.S. Department of Interior (DOI)
DOI’s National Park Service, in cooperation with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, offers funding to provide preservation and/or conservation assistance to nationally significant historic properties and collections. Application Deadline: 12/12/2024
School Food System Transformation Grant
Project SCALES
This grant provides funding to foster partnerships that improve school food systems and food options available to students. Application Deadline: 12/13/2024
Solid Waste Management Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development provides funding for organizations that provide technical assistance or training to improve the planning and management of solid waste sites. FY25 SWM- NOFO Application Deadline: 12/31/2024
Water and Waste Disposal Technical Assistance and Training Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Rural Development offers funding to support improvements to water and waste treatment facilities serving households and businesses in small communities. Eligible project areas include cities, towns, unincorporated rural areas, and tribal lands with populations of up to 10,000 residents. Application Deadline: 12/31/2024
Rural Business Development Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Rural Development grants funds for business opportunities and enterprise projects to organizations, including nonprofit cooperatives, that may be used to establish business support centers, finance trainings/leadership programs, purchase/develop land, repair/modernize buildings, finance planning, or buy equipment to lease to small or emerging businesses. Federal Register. Application Deadline: 2/28/2025
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Funding Opportunities for Infrastructure
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Loans & Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Rural Development offers this program to provide funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems and for energy efficiency improvements. Agricultural producers may also apply for new energy efficient equipment and new system loans to support production and processing. Application Deadline: Open
Community Facilities (CF) Programs
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development provides funding to develop or improve essential public services and facilities. Projects include fire and rescue stations, town halls, health care clinics, hospitals, childcare centers, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers, public buildings, schools, libraries, and many other community-based initiatives. Application Deadline: Open
Build to Scale (B2S) Program
U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)EDA assists organizations that strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems by supporting programs that support innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups transforming ideas into the critical, emerging technologies of the future. Application Deadline: 10/28/2024
Business & Industry Guaranteed Loans
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development offers loans, through qualified lenders, to support in activities such as business repairs or modernization; the purchase or development of land and infrastructure; the purchase and installation of machinery or equipment; and debt refinancing. Application Deadline: Open
Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) introduces this new opportunity to provide support for rural and remote communities to build clean energy projects that benefit their communities. This program serves communities of 10,000 people or fewer. For more clean energy funding opportunities at OCED click here. Concept Paper Due: 2/27/2025