Funding Opportunities for Infrastructure
ReConnect Program Round 5 (PREPARE NOW)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development will begin accepting applications on March 22, 2024, for its fifth round of funding for the ReConnect Program to connect millions of people in rural America to affordable high-speed internet. USDA is making several program improvements under Round 5. This will further increase the availability of funding in rural areas where residents and businesses lack access to affordable, high-speed internet. For a full list of program improvements, and program and application requirements, visit www.usda.gov/reconnect or see page 13036 of the Feb. 21, 2024, Federal Register.
Tech Hubs Program Phase 2
U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)EDA offers implementation grants to fund a wide range of non-construction and construction activities that aim to increase regional capacity to demonstrate, deploy, and commercialize innovative technology products and services across four broad categories: workforce development, business and entrepreneur development, technology maturation, and infrastructure. Application Deadline: 2/29/2024
Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP)U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development HBIIP seeks to increase the availability of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel derived from U.S. agricultural products by sharing the costs to build and retrofit biofuel-related infrastructure. Federal Register. Application Deadline: Various through 9/30/2024
Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants
U.S. Department of AgricultureUSDA Rural Development grants for eligible communities to prepare for or recover from an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable drinking water. Application Deadline: Ongoing
Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program & Loan Guarantees
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development funding supporting access to clean, reliable water and waste disposal systems in eligible rural areas. Application Deadline: Ongoing
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Loans & GrantsU.S. Department of AgricultureUSDA Rural Development program to provide funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements. Federal Register Notice. Contact your State Energy Coordinator. Application Deadline: Various through 9/30/2024
Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. Application Deadline: Open
Funding Opportunities Supporting Community and Economic Development
REAP Technical Assistance Grants Program (REAP TAG)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development offers this program to provide additional support to farmers, ranchers and rural small business owners seeking REAP funds. This support may hire additional staff support, and bolster their outreach and customer service efforts. Federal Register. Application Deadline: 3/15/2024
Rural Business Development Grant
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development offers this versatile program to support business opportunities or business enterprise projects in eligible rural areas. Uses may include establishing business support centers, financing job training or leadership development programs, the repair or modernization of buildings, creating feasibility studies, the purchase equipment to lease to small or emerging businesses, and much more. Contact your local office for assistance. Application Deadline: 2/28/2024 The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program – Produce Prescription Program
U.S. Department of AgricultureUSDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture support for projects that demonstrate and evaluate the impact of prescribing fresh fruits and vegetables on the improvement of dietary health through increased consumption, the reduction of food insecurity, and the reduction in healthcare use and associated costs. Projects that serve tribal, rural, remote, and insular communities are a funding priority. Application Deadline: 2/28/2024Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) InitiativeAppalachian Regional Commission This program addresses the disproportionate impact of the substance use disorder crisis on Appalachian communities and workforces. Application Deadline: 3/8/2024
Capital Magnet FundU.S. Department of Treasury (DOT)
DOT Community Development Financial Institutions Fund offers grants to finance affordable housing and community revitalization efforts that benefit low-income people and communities. Application Deadline: 3/14/2024
Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing GrantsU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD offers funding to national organizations that can provide technical assistance to local communities to help create thriving affordable housing strategies that will result in healthier homes and communities. Application Deadline: 3/25/2024Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development program to create and augment high-wage jobs, accelerate the formation of new businesses, support industry clusters, and maximize the use of local productive assets in eligible low-income rural areas. Federal Register. Application Deadline: 4/1/2024Value-Added Producer Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development grants help farmers and ranchers generate new products, create marketing opportunities, and increase their incomes through value-added activities. Federal Register. Application Deadline: Paper applications must be postmarked and delivered by mail, email or in person to the state office where the project is proposed by close of business on 4/16/2024 | via Grants.gov – 4/11/2024
Challenge America Grants
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)NEA offers support primarily to small organizations for projects in all artistic disciplines that extend the reach of the arts to groups/communities with rich and dynamic artistic and cultural contributions to share that are underserved. Application Deadline: 4/25/2024
Funding Opportunities for Tribal Communities
Technical Assistance and Resources for Tribal Nations · Joint Office of Energy and Transportation The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation has updated its Resources and Technical Assistance for Tribal Nations page. These updates were made to streamlineEV resources for Tribes to offer a quick and efficient means to identifying the most relevant and timely EV funding opportunities and locating EV specific resources and project examples for tribal communities. Tribes can contact the Joint Office to request technical assistance with EV infrastructure, planning, and much more. They offer information about electric vehicles (EVs), access to technical assistance, featured resources, and links to funding opportunities available to tribal nations for electrified transportation. Also available:National EV Initiative for Tribal Nations and Tribal EV and Energy Storage Projects.
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
U.S. Department of Commerce
National Telecommunications and Information Administration program for Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian lands supporting the deployment of internet infrastructure, affordability programs, telehealth, and distance learning initiatives.Application Deadline: 3/22/2024
San Manuel Cares Grants
Funding for tribal governments and tribal nonprofit organizations to support the areas of community services, healthy/resilient communities, and preserving cultural tradition.Application Deadline: 3/31/2024
Indigenous-Led Solutions to Advance Health Equity and Wellbeing
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
This program is designed to enhance the health and wellbeing of Indigenous people and generate approaches to improve health equity. Application Deadline: 3/1/2024
Native Hawaiian Library Services and Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants
The Institute of Museum and Library Sciences (IMLS) IMLS grants to improve core library services for underserved communities. Application Deadline for both programs: 4/1/2024
Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Indian Affairs funding supporting traffic safety programs and projects designed to reduce the number of traffic crashes, deaths, injuries, and property damage. The 2024 funding round is focused on Child Passenger Safety Seat Grants. Application Deadline: 5/1/2024