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Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) Program
Funding for Regional Infrastructure Accelerators that will provide technical assistance to develop improved infrastructure priorities and financing strategies for the accelerated development of transportation projects in the region. Projects in rural communities are one of the program priorities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 9, 2025
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Small Grants for Rural Development Research and/or Extension Projects in the North Central Region
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.
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2025
Sponsor: North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
American Indian Public Health Resource Center Technical Assistance
Technical assistance for tribes to improve health systems, access to services, and health outcomes in rural, impoverished communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: American Indian Public Health Resource Center
HUD Distressed Cities and Persistent Poverty Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program
Technical assistance to build capacity of local governments experiencing economic distress, specifically in smaller communities with populations under 50,000. Assistance will help local governments and their nonprofit partners in alleviating persistent poverty.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Infrastructure Grant Application Bootcamp
Virtual bootcamp series to assist small and mid-sized cities, towns, and villages with applying for federal infrastructure funding.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Local Infrastructure Hub, The United States Conference of Mayors
Louisiana Rural Loan Fund
Technical assistance, direct loans, and indirect loans for healthcare providers and facilities in rural areas of Louisiana.
Geographic coverage: Louisiana
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Southeast Louisiana Area Health Education Center
Michigan Rural Readiness Network
A network that connects rural communities in Michigan with resources that advance their local priorities. Network opportunities will include access to regular peer connections, targeted training and technical assistance, and connections to resource providers.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), Michigan Office of Rural Prosperity
MoCAP Program
Technical assistance and consulting services for organizations pursuing federal or national funding for health and/or prevention focused programs.
Geographic coverage: Missouri
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Missouri Foundation for Health
National Indian Health Board Tribal Environmental Justice Technical Assistance Center
Technical assistance for environmental health and climate justice projects the benefit tribal communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Indian Health Board
Rural Community Development Program
Technical assistance to help regional and tribal organizations manage safe water systems in rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services