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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
Agriculture & Forestry, Economic & Business Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Infrastructure
Open
Financial
Status:
Open
Category:
Agriculture & Forestry, Economic & Business Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Infrastructure
Assistance Type:
Financial
Summary:
The Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP) provides financial support to qualified lenders whose loan applicants want to establish, reopen, expand, or improve a sawmill or other wood processing facility that process ecosystem restoration byproducts from USDA Forest Service National Forest System lands.
Financial Assistance Type:
Loan/Loan Guarantee
Agency Provider:
Department of Agriculture
Eligible Applicants:
Business, Indian Tribe, Individual Applicant
Use of Funds:
Construction/Renovation, Equipment & Materials, Land Acquisition, Operations/Staffing, Project Planning, Research/Development
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
Environment & Natural Resources, Infrastructure, Transportation
Archived
Financial
Status:
Archived
Category:
Environment & Natural Resources, Infrastructure, Transportation
Assistance Type:
Financial
Summary:
The EPA anticipates awarding up to $932 million in competitive grant funding under the 2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity. The program is soliciting applications nationwide for a grant competition to fund the replacement of existing non-zero-emission Class 6 and 7 heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission…
Financial Assistance Type:
Grant
Agency Provider:
Environmental Protection Agency
Eligible Applicants:
Indian Tribe, Nonprofit, Other, State
Use of Funds:
Equipment & Materials
Transportation
Archived
Financial
Status:
Archived
Category:
Transportation
Assistance Type:
Financial
Summary:
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for current grantees under the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas for the fiscal year 2024. Approximately $8.0 million is authorized to be appropriated for this fiscal year. *** This notice only applies to current HRTG recipients. ***
Financial Assistance Type:
Grant
Agency Provider:
Department of Veteran Affairs
Eligible Applicants:
Other, State
Use of Funds:
Equipment & Materials, Operations/Staffing
Transportation
Archived
Financial
Status:
Archived
Category:
Transportation
Assistance Type:
Financial
Summary:
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for new grantees for the Grants for Transportation of Veterans in Highly Rural Areas for the fiscal year 2024. Approximately $8.0 million is authorized to be appropriated for this fiscal year. ***This notice only applies to new HRTG recipients. ***
Financial Assistance Type:
Grant
Agency Provider:
Department of Veteran Affairs
Eligible Applicants:
Other, State
Use of Funds:
Equipment & Materials, Operations/Staffing
Environment & Natural Resources, Infrastructure, Public Safety, Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Open
Financial
Status:
Open
Category:
Environment & Natural Resources, Infrastructure, Public Safety, Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Assistance Type:
Financial
Summary:
The primary purpose of the Tribal Domestic Water Supplies Program is to fund projects for
domestic water supplies to existing Tribal households or communities that do not have
reliable access to domestic water supplies. Domestic water supplies are for human use and
consumption. Domestic water supplies for communities include a…
domestic water supplies to existing Tribal households or communities that do not have
reliable access to domestic water supplies. Domestic water supplies are for human use and
consumption. Domestic water supplies for communities include a…
Financial Assistance Type:
Contract/Cooperative Agreement, Grant
Agency Provider:
Department of the Interior
Eligible Applicants:
Indian Tribe
Use of Funds:
Construction/Renovation, Equipment & Materials, Project Planning
Community Development, Economic & Business Development, Employment & Career Development
Open
Financial
Status:
Open
Category:
Community Development, Economic & Business Development, Employment & Career Development
Assistance Type:
Financial
Summary:
This funding opportunity will award cooperative agreements allowing the Social Security Administration (SSA) to collaborate with States, foundations, and other non-federal groups and organizations who have the interest and ability to identify, operate, evaluate, and partially fund interventional research. The research and interventions under this…
Financial Assistance Type:
Contract/Cooperative Agreement
Agency Provider:
Social Security Administration
Eligible Applicants:
Business, Indian Tribe, Local Government, Nonprofit, Other, State
Use of Funds:
Equipment & Materials, Operations/Staffing, Research/Development, Strategic Planning
Status:
Open
Category:
Housing
Assistance Type:
Financial
Summary:
The Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program is the primary means by which the Federal Government fulfills its trust responsibilities to provide adequate housing to Native Americans and is the single largest source of Indian housing assistance. It is a formula grant that is distributed annually and funds affordable housing activities including…
Financial Assistance Type:
Grant
Agency Provider:
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Eligible Applicants:
Indian Tribe
Use of Funds:
Construction/Renovation, Equipment & Materials, Land Acquisition, Project Planning, Strategic Planning
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