https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/topics/community-and-economic-development Rural Health & Human Services Funding by Topic: Community and economic development - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2822 Grants to help Delta communities create jobs and improve infrastructure. Funds may be used for basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, broadband, and business development including entrepreneurship and workforce training. Geographic coverage: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. -- Delta Regional Authority https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2822 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:06:29 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2212 Grant to support a broad range of projects in communities throughout North Dakota. Geographic coverage: North Dakota -- North Dakota Community Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2212 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:55:12 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5385 Funding and technical assistance to help coal communities build community-led economic transition projects. Community-driven solutions will be across 3 strategy areas: workforce development, entrepreneurship/small business support, and place-based infrastructure. Geographic coverage: Available in 31 states -- Just Transition Fund https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5385 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:48:25 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2395 Funding to support planning, capital, and operating assistance for tribal public transit services in rural areas. Among other things, this funding supports partnerships working to expand access to health, medical, and social service providers. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2395 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:48:32 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4151 Monetary awards that recognize visionary leaders who contribute to the quality of life of individuals living in Appalachian Ohio. Geographic coverage: Ohio -- Foundation for Appalachian Ohio https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4151 Tue, 26 May 2026 16:13:12 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5520 Grants to eligible agencies for the competitive distribution of sub-grants that increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in areas that have significant levels of food insecurity. Geographic coverage: Alaska, American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, U.S. Virgin Islands -- U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5520 Tue, 26 May 2026 13:12:39 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3816 Supports targeted technical assistance, training, and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3816 Tue, 19 May 2026 13:32:48 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/606 Grants for communities without broadband access to provide residential and business broadband service and connect facilities such as police and fire stations, healthcare, libraries, and schools. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Utilities Service https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/606 Wed, 13 May 2026 09:23:23 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4601 Grants to promote and strengthen the ability of Alaska Native-serving institutions and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to carry out education, applied research, and related community development programs. Geographic coverage: Hawaii and Alaska -- National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4601 Mon, 11 May 2026 14:16:22 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3664 Grants to fund national organizations that can provide technical assistance to rural communities that will be targeted to help communities create thriving community development and affordable housing strategies that will result in healthier homes and communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3664 Fri, 08 May 2026 14:17:42 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4327 Grants to institutions of higher education in U.S. territories, commonwealth, and freely associated states designed to strengthen the capacity to carry out resident instruction, curriculum, and teaching programs in the food and agriculture sciences through distance education technology. Geographic coverage: U.S. Territories, Commonwealth, and Freely Associated States -- National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4327 Tue, 05 May 2026 10:47:06 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6288 Grant funding for projects related to food retail supply chain resiliency, access to healthy foods, employment, and low-income community revitalization. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Healthy Food Financing Initiative, Reinvestment Fund, U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6288 Tue, 05 May 2026 09:56:59 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/397 Grants to help rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect to each other, and the world, overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Utilities Service https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/397 Tue, 05 May 2026 09:39:37 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5928 Funding to sustain and expand the inventory of permanent supportive housing (PSH) in California for tribal individuals and their households experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, and/or living with a behavioral health challenge. Geographic coverage: California -- California Department of Housing and Community Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5928 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:39:39 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3603 Grants to tribal colleges and universities for research projects that address concerns and needs of tribal and reservation communities, including projects that focus on health, food, nutrition, and agricultural production research. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3603 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:51:14 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4337 Funding for extension programs that address the unique needs of tribal communities. Supports the development and delivery of informal education and outreach activities that seek to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of individuals and families on Tribal lands. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4337 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:52:38 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5277 Grants to support projects that improve health and well-being in communities in the Western Tidewater region of Virginia and North Carolina. The foundation focuses on populations experiencing barriers to health and well-being based on geographic location and other factors. Geographic coverage: Virginia, North Carolina -- Obici Healthcare Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5277 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:07:28 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4839 Grants for local governments in North Carolina for building improvements to real property, that will lead to the direct creation of new, full-time, private sector jobs. Geographic coverage: North Carolina -- North Carolina Department of Commerce https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4839 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:50:42 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6389 Grants to build stronger communities in Iowa and Wisconsin with focus on hunger, housing, transportation, workforce, environmental stewardship, and community safety and engagement. Geographic coverage: Iowa and Wisconsin -- Alliant Energy Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6389 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:35:15 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1822 Loans and grants to assist in the economic development of rural areas, including funds for healthcare facilities and equipment, telecommunications networks, and job creation projects. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1822 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:10:04 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/305 Capital support for building purchase, construction, expansion, renovation, and/or land acquisition for Colorado organizations working in the areas of arts and culture; education; well-being of children, youth, and families; parks and recreation; and community development, among other things. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Gates Family Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/305 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:37:41 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6280 Funding for multistate, regional working groups focusing on creating resilient communities and economies, developing leadership and civic engagement, and promoting community health and wellness that integrates research and Extension programs. Geographic coverage: The 12 states in the north central region. -- North Central Regional Center for Rural Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6280 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:55:27 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5857 Grants for transforming communities by investing in individuals, programs, and organizations throughout Colorado, including a focus on rural communities. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Boettcher Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5857 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:41:27 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4157 A program that allows USDA to give priority for projects that support the implementation of regional economic development plans through several USDA Rural Development funding programs. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4157 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:31:13 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5290 Grants for programs serving rural communities in Alabama. Geographic coverage: Alabama -- Daniel Foundation of Alabama https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5290 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:59:08 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6464 Funds for rural areas in Idaho to support economic expansion and job creation. Geographic coverage: Idaho -- Idaho Department of Commerce https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6464 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:05:37 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5188 Loans, training, technical assistance, and other development services for small businesses in rural Nebraska communities. Eligible recipients of program services may include healthcare providers, healthcare and social determinants of health related businesses, nonprofit human services providers, public agencies, and reservation communities. Geographic coverage: Nebraska -- Center for Rural Affairs https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5188 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:39:08 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2987 Provides micro-enterprise and capital loans to small businesses in North Carolina, including rural healthcare providers. Geographic coverage: North Carolina -- NC Rural Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2987 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:34:11 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2932 Funding to support the implementation of regional economic development, including public works projects and job creation projects. Past projects have included funding for water and wastewater projects in hospitals and healthcare facilities and road infrastructure projects that would support the expansion of healthcare facilities. Rural communities are a program priority, among others. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Economic Development Administration https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2932 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:23:26 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5848 Virtual bootcamp and workshop series to assist small and mid-sized cities, towns, and villages with applying for federal infrastructure funding. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Local Infrastructure Hub, The United States Conference of Mayors https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5848 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:21:23 -0600