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/4708 A self-directed fellowship for Native Americans engaged in meaningful work that benefits Indigenous people and communities in reservation and/or urban settings. The fellowship is open to both emerging and experienced leaders from a wide variety of fields, including but not limited to healthcare, agriculture, food systems, youth leadership development, natural resource management, economic development, journalism, language and cultural revitalization, traditional or contemporary arts, and more. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- First Nations Development Institute, The Henry Luce Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4708 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:36:09 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4532 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 -- AmeriCorps https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4532 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:29:30 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5749 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. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Association of Realtors® https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5749 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:12:39 -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/6126 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 -- Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6126 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:06:14 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6015 Seed grants designed for enhancing the ability of land grant institutions to positively influence the quality of life in rural areas in the North Central Region. One of the program priorities is promoting community health and wellness. Geographic coverage: The 12 states in the north central region. -- North Central Regional Center for Rural Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6015 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:01:32 -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/593 Funding for programs that are designed to strengthen communities and solve local problems, including those found in rural and underserved areas. Funding priorities include serving historically underrepresented communities, services for veterans, access to youth mental health and substance use services, public safety, outdoor recreation, and support for families. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- AmeriCorps https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/593 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:07:29 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5596 Funding for training and professional development of library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals in order to develop a broad workforce of library and archives professionals. Health, mental wellness, tribal communities, and rural communities are listed as project types. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Institute of Museum and Library Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5596 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:13:15 -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/4638 An annual award for a rural health essay written by a student or recent graduate of any campus of the University of Wisconsin. Geographic coverage: Wisconsin -- Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4638 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:43:23 -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/5011 Grants for the development of infrastructure that protects public health and increases the capacity for economic growth in rural areas of South Carolina. Geographic coverage: South Carolina -- South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5011 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:58:34 -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/5838 Loan funds for small and medium sized Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that have difficulty accessing sufficient capital for larger transactions. Loans may be made for affordable housing and community facilities projects across the country with a focus on smaller CDFIs and projects in rural areas and reservations. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Opportunity Finance Network, Partners for the Common Good https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5838 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:22:18 -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 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2903 Funding for nonprofit organizations in the areas of housing access and affordability, financial opportunity, and small business growth. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Wells Fargo https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2903 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:06:24 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3551 Grants to organizations that operate near a BNSF railway line. Priority areas include health and human service organizations, programs that address chemical dependency treatment and prevention, spouse and child abuse, women's and children's aid, transitional shelters, hospitals, medical programs, and youth development programs. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- BNSF Railway Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3551 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:03:32 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5337 Community Heart & Soul is a community development process that engages residents in identifying what matters most to the community and how to build lasting change. Activities and objectives are determined by communities, and projects have included volunteerism, healthcare access, social programs, transportation, broadband, and emergency preparedness, among others. Seed grants are offered to qualifying small cities and towns interested in implementing the Heart & Soul model. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Community Heart & Soul https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5337 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:55:41 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3370 Loans to lender for contractors who build or rehabilitate affordable single-family housing in rural communities on a speculative basis. Geographic coverage: North Dakota -- North Dakota Housing Finance Agency https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3370 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:23:48 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3143 Grants for projects and programs in Hawaii in the areas of community development, health, human services, and more. Geographic coverage: Hawaii -- Atherton Family Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3143 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:36:30 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3974 Grants for small capital projects and one-time investments for Alaska-based nonprofits and state/local government entities actively serving Alaskans. Geographic coverage: Alaska -- Rasmuson Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3974 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:27:13 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5591 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 -- State of Indiana https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5591 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:32:18 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2671 Direct loans for businesses in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana, including healthcare-related businesses, to be used for working capital, inventory, and equipment. Geographic coverage: North Dakota and Minnesota -- Dakota Business Lending https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2671 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:24:03 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/14 Grants for projects designed to impact arts and culture, community improvement/enrichment, economic development, education and literacy, environment, and healthy families within the Entergy Corporation service area. Geographic coverage: Communities within Entergy's service area in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas -- Entergy Corporation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/14 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:22:50 -0600