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Browse funding opportunities, technical assistance, and other programs supporting a broad range of rural community and economic development activities. You can also find assistance for residents, including families, homeowners, seniors, veterans, small businesses, agricultural producers, and more.
Programs & Opportunities
Program Name
Category
Status
Assistance Type
Energy, Infrastructure, Public Safety, Utilities- Other
Archived
Direct Technical
Status:
Archived
Category:
Energy, Infrastructure, Public Safety, Utilities- Other
Assistance Type:
Direct Technical
Summary:
This Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) funding opportunity provides support for rural and remote communities to build clean energy projects that benefit their communities.
Agency Provider:
Department of Energy
Eligible Applicants:
Higher Education, Indian Tribe, Local Government, Nonprofit, State
Use of Funds:
Outreach, Project Planning, Research/Development
Energy, Public Safety, Utilities- Other
Archived
Direct Technical
Status:
Archived
Category:
Energy, Public Safety, Utilities- Other
Assistance Type:
Direct Technical
Summary:
The Generation III+ Small Modular Reactor (Gen III+ SMR) Program aims to speed the demonstration of Gen III+ nuclear reactor technologies, bridging the gap between the nation’s current fleet of reactors and more advanced reactor designs that will be demonstrated through the Advanced Reactor Demonstrations Program. The goal of the Gen III+ SMR…
Financial Assistance Type:
Other
Agency Provider:
Department of Energy
Eligible Applicants:
Other
Use of Funds:
Project Planning, Research/Development, Technical Assistance
Agriculture & Forestry, Broadband & Telecommunications, Community Development, Economic & Business Development, Employment & Career Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Infrastructure, Utilities- Other, Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Rolling Application
Financial
Status:
Rolling Application
Category:
Agriculture & Forestry, Broadband & Telecommunications, Community Development, Economic & Business Development, Employment & Career Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Infrastructure, Utilities- Other, Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Assistance Type:
Financial
Summary:
The Appalachian Regional Commission's Area Development program relies on a flexible “bottom up” approach to economic development, empowering Appalachian communities to work with their state governments to design impactful investment opportunities supporting ARC mission and investment priorities. Investment priorities include building:…
Financial Assistance Type:
Grant
Agency Provider:
Appalachian Regional Commission
Eligible Applicants:
Higher Education, Indian Tribe, Local Government, Nonprofit, Other, State
Use of Funds:
Construction/Renovation, Equipment & Materials, Operations/Staffing, Project Planning, Research/Development, Strategic Planning, Technical Assistance
Community Development, Disaster Resilience, Energy, Housing, Utilities- Other, Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Open
Financial
Status:
Open
Category:
Community Development, Disaster Resilience, Energy, Housing, Utilities- Other, Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Assistance Type:
Financial
Summary:
The program seeks to amplify recent technological advancements in utility efficiency and energy generation, bring a new focus on preparing for climate hazards by reducing residents’ and properties’ exposure to hazards, and protecting life, livability, and property when disaster strikes. The Elements NOFO provides modest awards designed to add…
Financial Assistance Type:
Grant, Loan/Loan Guarantee, Other
Agency Provider:
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Eligible Applicants:
Business, Higher Education, Indian Tribe, Individual Applicant, Local Government, Nonprofit, Other, State
Use of Funds:
Construction/Renovation, Equipment & Materials
Disaster Resilience, Housing, Utilities- Other, Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Open
Financial
Status:
Open
Category:
Disaster Resilience, Housing, Utilities- Other, Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Assistance Type:
Financial
Summary:
The program seeks to amplify recent technological advancements in utility efficiency and energy generation, bring a new focus on preparing for climate hazards by reducing residents’ and properties’ exposure to hazards, and protecting life, livability, and property when disaster strikes. The Leading Edge NOFO provides funding to owners aiming to…
Financial Assistance Type:
Grant, Loan/Loan Guarantee, Other
Agency Provider:
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Eligible Applicants:
Business, Higher Education, Indian Tribe, Individual Applicant, Local Government, Nonprofit, Other, State
Use of Funds:
Construction/Renovation, Equipment & Materials
Community Development, Disaster Resilience, Energy, Housing, Utilities- Other, Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Open
Financial
Status:
Open
Category:
Community Development, Disaster Resilience, Energy, Housing, Utilities- Other, Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Assistance Type:
Financial
Summary:
The program seeks to amplify recent technological advancements in utility efficiency and energy generation, bring a new focus on preparing for climate hazards by reducing residents’ and properties’ exposure to hazards, and protecting life, livability, and property when disaster strikes. The Comprehensive NOFO provides funding to initiate…
Financial Assistance Type:
Grant, Loan/Loan Guarantee, Other
Agency Provider:
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Eligible Applicants:
Business, Higher Education, Indian Tribe, Individual Applicant, Local Government, Nonprofit, Other, State
Use of Funds:
Construction/Renovation, Equipment & Materials
Community Development, Disaster Relief, Disaster Resilience, Housing, Utilities- Other
Upcoming/Cyclical
Financial
Status:
Upcoming/Cyclical
Category:
Community Development, Disaster Relief, Disaster Resilience, Housing, Utilities- Other
Assistance Type:
Financial
Summary:
It provides grants to sponsoring organizations for the repair or rehabilitation of housing owned or occupied by low- and very-low-income rural citizens. USDA will award a total of $18,500,000 in Housing Preservation Grant Program funding for the repair and rehabilitation of rural housing units.
Financial Assistance Type:
Grant
Agency Provider:
Department of Agriculture
Eligible Applicants:
Indian Tribe, Local Government, Nonprofit, State
Use of Funds:
Construction/Renovation, Equipment & Materials, Project Planning
Disaster Relief, Disaster Resilience, Environment & Natural Resources, Infrastructure, Utilities- Other, Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Open
Financial
Status:
Open
Category:
Disaster Relief, Disaster Resilience, Environment & Natural Resources, Infrastructure, Utilities- Other, Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Assistance Type:
Financial
Summary:
This program helps eligible communities prepare, or recover from, an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable drinking water.
Financial Assistance Type:
Grant
Agency Provider:
Department of Agriculture
Eligible Applicants:
Indian Tribe, Local Government, Nonprofit, State
Use of Funds:
Construction/Renovation, Equipment & Materials, N/A, Research/Development
Broadband & Telecommunications, Infrastructure, Utilities- Other
Upcoming/Cyclical
Financial
Status:
Upcoming/Cyclical
Category:
Broadband & Telecommunications, Infrastructure, Utilities- Other
Assistance Type:
Financial
Summary:
The purpose of the Community Connect Program is to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to eligible applicants that will provide, on a “community -oriented connectivity” basis, broadband service that fosters economic growth and delivers enhanced educational, health care, and public safety benefits.
Financial Assistance Type:
Grant
Agency Provider:
Department of Agriculture
Eligible Applicants:
Business, Indian Tribe, Local Government, Other, State
Use of Funds:
Construction/Renovation, Equipment & Materials
Broadband & Telecommunications, Energy, Infrastructure, Utilities- Other
Open
Financial
Status:
Open
Category:
Broadband & Telecommunications, Energy, Infrastructure, Utilities- Other
Assistance Type:
Financial
Summary:
Utilities that serve rural areas with populations of 20,000 or less can borrow from USDA to re-lend the money to commercial, industrial, and residential consumers in their service areas. For instance, utilities can set up on-bill financing programs that help their customers install energy efficiency measures and repay the utility in their electric…
Financial Assistance Type:
Loan/Loan Guarantee
Agency Provider:
Department of Agriculture
Eligible Applicants:
Business
Use of Funds:
Construction/Renovation, Equipment & Materials