Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Emergency preparedness and response

National Association of Realtors® Rural Outreach Grant Inactive
Grants for state and local Realtor® association initiatives on a wide range of rural issues such as broadband, well and septic, open space preservation, environmental standards, disaster prevention and recovery, and planning and zoning issues. Rural providers, facilities, and programs could approach local Realtor® associations with potential projects.

South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority Grants Inactive
Grants for the development of infrastructure that protects public health and increases the capacity for economic growth in rural areas of South Carolina.

San Manuel Cares Grants Inactive
Funding for tribal governments and tribal nonprofit organizations in the areas of education, community services, healthy/resilient communities, and preserving cultural traditions.

AARP Community Challenge Inactive
Grants for projects that work to improve livability for all residents of a community. The 2026 application cycle will focus on public spaces, housing, transportation, digital connections, and disaster preparedness. Applications from rural communities are encouraged.

New York Volunteer Fire Infrastructure & Response Equipment Grant Program Inactive
Funding to volunteer fire departments and districts in New York for the construction, renovation, or purchase of critical facilities and to purchase fire service equipment that will upgrade and improve facilities and response capabilities. Priority consideration is given to rural applicants.

Texas Middle Mile (TMM) Program Inactive
Grant funding for the construction and improvement of middle-mile infrastructure across Texas. The program aims to strengthen network resiliency, support open-access networks to increase affordability for end-users, and improve high-speed internet access by reducing the cost of connecting unserved or underserved areas to the internet backbone.