Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Employment and unemployment
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Business and Industry Loan Guarantees
Loan guarantees to improve, develop, or finance business, industry, and employment and improve economies in rural communities.
Loan guarantees to improve, develop, or finance business, industry, and employment and improve economies in rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
Housing Assistance Council Service Coordination Technical Assistance Program
Technical assistance for organizations and agencies interested in building a resident service coordination program to support USDA 515 rental properties.
Technical assistance for organizations and agencies interested in building a resident service coordination program to support USDA 515 rental properties.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Housing Assistance Council
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Housing Assistance Council
Indiana Employer Training Grant
Reimbursement grants for Indiana employers who train, hire, and retain new or incumbent workers to fill in-demand positions. Priority job sectors include health/life sciences, agriculture, transportation/logistics, advanced manufacturing, information technology/business services, and building/construction.
Reimbursement grants for Indiana employers who train, hire, and retain new or incumbent workers to fill in-demand positions. Priority job sectors include health/life sciences, agriculture, transportation/logistics, advanced manufacturing, information technology/business services, and building/construction.
Geographic coverage: Indiana
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: State of Indiana
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: State of Indiana
Court-Led Collaborations to Address Substance Use and Mental Health Needs in Adams County, Ohio
Inactive
A peer exchange opportunity for teams from 5 rural communities to participate in a structured, 2-day meeting to learn about court-led collaborations in response to behavioral health and substance use in Adams County, Ohio.
A peer exchange opportunity for teams from 5 rural communities to participate in a structured, 2-day meeting to learn about court-led collaborations in response to behavioral health and substance use in Adams County, Ohio.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Institute for Intergovernmental Research, State Justice Institute
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Institute for Intergovernmental Research, State Justice Institute
AmeriCorps VISTA Sponsoring Agency Request for Concept Papers
Inactive
A national service program that provides resources and staffing for organizations and agencies working to alleviate poverty and address poverty-related problems in local communities.
A national service program that provides resources and staffing for organizations and agencies working to alleviate poverty and address poverty-related problems in local communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 26, 2026
Sponsor: AmeriCorps
Application Deadline: Mar 26, 2026
Sponsor: AmeriCorps
Senior Corps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Inactive
Funding to develop and support Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) projects for volunteers 55 years and older in serving specific local and community needs. Applications from rural communities are encouraged.
Funding to develop and support Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) projects for volunteers 55 years and older in serving specific local and community needs. Applications from rural communities are encouraged.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 26, 2026
Sponsor: AmeriCorps
Application Deadline: Mar 26, 2026
Sponsor: AmeriCorps
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.
Funding for tribal governments and tribal nonprofit organizations in the areas of education, community services, healthy/resilient communities, and preserving cultural traditions.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grants
Inactive
Grants to nonprofit organizations that provide services to improve the daily lives of people with paralysis and their caregivers. Projects and initiatives should foster acceptance, involvement, community engagement, and health and wellness.
Grants to nonprofit organizations that provide services to improve the daily lives of people with paralysis and their caregivers. Projects and initiatives should foster acceptance, involvement, community engagement, and health and wellness.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Mar 12, 2026
Sponsor: Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
Application Deadline: Mar 12, 2026
Sponsor: Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
YouthBuild Grants
Inactive
Grants to organizations providing pre-apprenticeship services that support education, occupational skills training, and employment services for youth, ages 16 to 24, while performing meaningful work and service to their communities. The YouthBuild program model contains wrap-around services such as transportation, childcare, and housing. Applications from rural, urban, and Native American communities have been funded in the past.
Grants to organizations providing pre-apprenticeship services that support education, occupational skills training, and employment services for youth, ages 16 to 24, while performing meaningful work and service to their communities. The YouthBuild program model contains wrap-around services such as transportation, childcare, and housing. Applications from rural, urban, and Native American communities have been funded in the past.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 2, 2026
Sponsors: Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Application Deadline: Mar 2, 2026
Sponsors: Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
VA Homeless Providers Per Diem Only Grant Program
Inactive
Funding for eligible entities to provide provide transitional housing beds or service centers for veterans who are homeless or at risk for becoming homeless.
Funding for eligible entities to provide provide transitional housing beds or service centers for veterans who are homeless or at risk for becoming homeless.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 18, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Application Deadline: Feb 18, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

