Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Capital funding
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program
Grants to support transportation project development in rural and tribal communities that may lead to future applications to U.S. Department of Transportation credit and grant programs. Funding can support legal, technical, and financial advisors to help advance infrastructure projects.
Grants to support transportation project development in rural and tribal communities that may lead to future applications to U.S. Department of Transportation credit and grant programs. Funding can support legal, technical, and financial advisors to help advance infrastructure projects.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 17, 2025
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Transportation
Application Deadline: Apr 17, 2025
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Transportation
Community Connect Broadband Grant Program
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.
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 and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Apr 21, 2025
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Utilities Service
Application Deadline: Apr 21, 2025
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Utilities Service
North Carolina Rural Building Reuse Program
Grants for local governments in North Carolina to develop older, vacant buildings into assets to attract new or expanding businesses, including healthcare businesses.
Grants for local governments in North Carolina to develop older, vacant buildings into assets to attract new or expanding businesses, including healthcare businesses.
Geographic coverage: North Carolina
Application Deadline: Apr 28, 2025
Sponsor: North Carolina Department of Commerce
Application Deadline: Apr 28, 2025
Sponsor: North Carolina Department of Commerce
Rural Community Grant Fund
Grants to fund infrastructure improvement and development initiatives for housing projects; health, safety, and environmental programs; medical facilities; and educational programs.
Grants to fund infrastructure improvement and development initiatives for housing projects; health, safety, and environmental programs; medical facilities; and educational programs.
Geographic coverage: Western North Dakota
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
Sponsor: AgriBank
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2025
Sponsor: AgriBank
Buell Foundation Grants
Grants for projects in Colorado in the areas of childhood education/development and teen pregnancy prevention. Priority is given to rural communities in the state.
Grants for projects in Colorado in the areas of childhood education/development and teen pregnancy prevention. Priority is given to rural communities in the state.
Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
Sponsor: Buell Foundation
Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
Sponsor: Buell Foundation
Wyoming Childcare Provider Start-Up Grants
Funding intended to increase the number of childcare slots available for Wyoming families.
Funding intended to increase the number of childcare slots available for Wyoming families.
Geographic coverage: Wyoming
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Sponsor: Wyoming Community Foundation
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Sponsor: Wyoming Community Foundation
Inflation Reduction Act - Grants to Facilitate the Siting of Interstate Electricity Transmission Lines and Economic Development
Funding for interstate electricity transmission siting and permitting authorities or other types of state, local, or tribal governmental entities to support a wide range of projects that provide benefits targeted to the needs of impacted communities. Economic development projects may include broadband infrastructure, community facilities, affordable housing, and job training, among others.
Funding for interstate electricity transmission siting and permitting authorities or other types of state, local, or tribal governmental entities to support a wide range of projects that provide benefits targeted to the needs of impacted communities. Economic development projects may include broadband infrastructure, community facilities, affordable housing, and job training, among others.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2025
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2025
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDL and REDG)
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.
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
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2025
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2025
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
America's Healthy Food Financing Initiative Food Access and Retail Expansion (FARE) Fund Grants
Grant funding for projects related to food retail supply chain resiliency, access to healthy foods in underserved areas, employment, and low-income community revitalization.
Grant funding for projects related to food retail supply chain resiliency, access to healthy foods in underserved areas, employment, and low-income community revitalization.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Aug 4, 2025
Sponsors: Healthy Food Financing Initiative, U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
Application Deadline: Aug 4, 2025
Sponsors: Healthy Food Financing Initiative, U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) Catalyst Program
Funding for economic development initiatives in the northern border region of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont, with priority given to rural and disadvantaged communities. Project areas include basic healthcare; workforce development; and public, transportation, and telecommunications infrastructure, among others.
Funding for economic development initiatives in the northern border region of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont, with priority given to rural and disadvantaged communities. Project areas include basic healthcare; workforce development; and public, transportation, and telecommunications infrastructure, among others.
Geographic coverage: Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont
Letter of Intent (Required): Aug 29, 2025
Application Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
Sponsor: Northern Border Regional Commission
Letter of Intent (Required): Aug 29, 2025
Application Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
Sponsor: Northern Border Regional Commission