Funding Opportunities Supporting Infrastructure
Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans and Loan Guarantees
USDA Rural Development
USDA Rural Development offers financial assistance to eligible service providers that will construct, improve or expand telecommunication and broadband networks in rural areas. Application Deadline: Open
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development provides funding for agriculture producers and rural small businesses to purchase, install, and construct renewable energy systems or complete energy efficiency improvements. Application Deadline: 10/31/2022 (set aside) and 3/31/2023
Broadband ReConnect Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development offers funding for construction, improvement or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service in eligible rural areas. Application Deadline: 11/2/2022
The Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD offers funds to facilitate and encourage innovative homeownership opportunities on a national, geographically diverse basis through the provision of self-help homeownership housing programs. Applicants must propose to use a significant amount grant funds in at least two states. Application Deadline: 11/7/2022
Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development offers program funding designed to increase the sales and use of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel by expanding the infrastructure for renewable fuels derived from U.S. agricultural products. Stakeholder Announcement. Application Deadline: 11/21/2022
Emergency Rural Health Care Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development Track One: Recovery Grants provide immediate relief to address the economic conditions arising from the COVID-19 emergency. Application Deadline: Until funds are exhausted
Funding Opportunities for Community and Economic Development
Water and Environmental Programs Manufactured Homes Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development offers funds to support expenses associated with providing technical assistance and/or training related to manufactured homes. Specific requirements apply. Full announcement. Application Deadline: 11/13/2022
The Fertilizer Product Expansion Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development offers grants to help eligible applicants increase or otherwise expand the manufacturing and processing of fertilizer and nutrient alternatives and their availability in the United States. Application Deadlines: 11/14/2022 and 12/29/2022
EPA Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA’s Brownfield Grants may be used to address sites contaminated by hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants and petroleum. Tipos de financiación con subvenciones para terrenos baldíos de la EPA. Application Deadlines: 11/22/2022
Community Mobility Ready-to-Launch Grants
Federal Transit Administration
National Center for Mobility Management offers these grants to support communities implement transportation solutions to help underserved residents become fully engaged in economic opportunities to become more integrated into their community. Application Deadline: 11/23/2022
Thriving Communities Program (TCP)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
DOT’s Build America Bureau program facilitates the planning and development of transportation and community revitalization activities and provides tools to ensure that under-resourced communities can access the historic funding provided in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Letter of Interest (Required): 12/6/2022
USDA Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development supports zero-interest loans and grants for current and former eligible Rural Utilities Service borrowers who then use the funds to help local businesses finance projects that create/retain jobs or support community facility projects. Stakeholder Announcement. Federal Register. Application Deadline: To your RD State Office by 12/31/2022, 3/31/23 and 6/30/23
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development loans and grants support Microenterprise Development Organization to establish revolving loan funds. Application Deadline: To your RD State Office by 12/31/2022, 3/31/23 and 6/30/23
Intermediary Relending Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development provides funds to local lenders or “intermediaries” that re-lend to businesses to improve economic conditions and create new opportunities in rural communities. Stakeholder Announcement. Application Deadline: To your RD State Office by 12/31/2022, 3/31/23 and 6/30/23
Solid Waste Management Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development offers funds to organizations to provide technical assistance and/or training to improve the planning and management of solid waste sites in rural areas. Application Deadline: 12/31/2022
Water and Waste Disposal Technical Assistance and Training Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA Rural Development provides funds for organizations that assist communities with water and/or wastewater operations through technical assistance and training. Application Deadline: 12/31/2022
