Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Infrastructure
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Water and Wastewater Loans
Flexible loan products, with terms up to 15 years, for small, rural community water and wastewater projects.
Flexible loan products, with terms up to 15 years, for small, rural community water and wastewater projects.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide with an emphasis on Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Communities Unlimited, Inc., Rural Community Assistance Partnership
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Communities Unlimited, Inc., Rural Community Assistance Partnership
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Program
Secured, direct loans and loan guarantees for eligible water infrastructure projects. In addition, technical assistance may be provided to prospective borrowers, especially small and disadvantaged communities.
Secured, direct loans and loan guarantees for eligible water infrastructure projects. In addition, technical assistance may be provided to prospective borrowers, especially small and disadvantaged communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Florida Water Quality Improvement Grant
Inactive
Funding for governmental entities in Florida to address safety and health issues with wastewater, stormwater, and water bodies.
Funding for governmental entities in Florida to address safety and health issues with wastewater, stormwater, and water bodies.
Geographic coverage: Florida
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2024
Sponsor: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2024
Sponsor: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Puerto Rico Rural Partners Network Rural Community Development Initiative
Inactive
Funding for intermediary organizations in Puerto Rico to carry out financial and technical assistance programs to housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural communities that have experienced a major disaster declared by the president.
Funding for intermediary organizations in Puerto Rico to carry out financial and technical assistance programs to housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural communities that have experienced a major disaster declared by the president.
Geographic coverage: Puerto Rico
Application Deadline: Jun 28, 2024
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Housing Service
Application Deadline: Jun 28, 2024
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Housing Service
Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant Program
Inactive
Grants for qualified nonprofit organizations and tribes to create a revolving loan fund to increase access to clean, reliable water and septic systems for households in eligible rural areas.
Grants for qualified nonprofit organizations and tribes to create a revolving loan fund to increase access to clean, reliable water and septic systems for households in eligible rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 28, 2024
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Utilities Service
Application Deadline: Jun 28, 2024
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Utilities Service
Delta Regional Authority States Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP)
Inactive
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.
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.
Application Deadline: Jun 25, 2024
Sponsor: Delta Regional Authority
Application Deadline: Jun 25, 2024
Sponsor: Delta Regional Authority
White House Rural Innovators Initiative
Inactive
Honorary awards designed to highlight stories of rural leaders who are making a positive impact in their communities.
Honorary awards designed to highlight stories of rural leaders who are making a positive impact in their communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 14, 2024
Sponsors: The White House, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Application Deadline: Jun 14, 2024
Sponsors: The White House, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Massachusetts Rural Development Fund
Inactive
Grants for economic and community development activities in rural communities and small towns in Massachusetts.
Grants for economic and community development activities in rural communities and small towns in Massachusetts.
Geographic coverage: Massachusetts
Application Deadline: Jun 5, 2024
Sponsor: Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development
Application Deadline: Jun 5, 2024
Sponsor: Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development
Union Pacific Foundation Community Ties Giving Program: Local Grants
Inactive
Grants to nonprofits to support direct services and capacity building efforts aimed at improving the quality of life in communities served by Union Pacific in the areas of safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability. Special emphasis is given to programs and organizations that advance the diversity, equity, and inclusion of underserved populations in target communities. Rural communities are a priority.
Grants to nonprofits to support direct services and capacity building efforts aimed at improving the quality of life in communities served by Union Pacific in the areas of safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability. Special emphasis is given to programs and organizations that advance the diversity, equity, and inclusion of underserved populations in target communities. Rural communities are a priority.
Geographic coverage: Communities in 23 states served by Union Pacific
Application Deadline: May 31, 2024
Sponsor: Union Pacific Foundation
Application Deadline: May 31, 2024
Sponsor: Union Pacific Foundation
Rural eConnectivity Broadband Loan and Grant Program (ReConnect)
Inactive
Loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations to expand broadband service to rural areas without sufficient broadband access.
Loans, grants, and loan/grant combinations to expand broadband service to rural areas without sufficient broadband access.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: May 28, 2024
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Utilities Service
Application Deadline: May 28, 2024
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Utilities Service