Grants for Rural Communities and Rural Organizations
Rural communities and organizations have access to billions in dedicated federal funding through USDA Rural Development, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Delta Regional Authority (DRA), and Northern Border Regional Commission. These programs fund infrastructure, healthcare, broadband, economic development, and community facilities in rural areas.
Top Grants for Rural Communities
12 grants relevant to rural communities
12 grants worth up to $10.5M match your search
Enter your email to see grant names, funders, and application links
Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines
Grants by Audience
Frequently Asked Questions: Grants for Rural Communities
What is USDA Rural Development?
USDA Rural Development administers over 40 programs providing loans, grants, and loan guarantees for rural housing, businesses, utilities, and community facilities. Key grant programs include Community Facilities, Rural Business Development, and Distance Learning and Telemedicine grants.
How is 'rural' defined for grant eligibility?
Definitions vary by program. USDA generally defines rural as areas with populations under 50,000 outside urbanized areas. Some programs use 20,000 or 10,000 thresholds. The USDA Rural Eligibility Area tool at rd.usda.gov lets you check your address.
Are there broadband grants for rural areas?
Yes. The USDA ReConnect Program provides grants and loans for rural broadband deployment. The FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund and the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program from NTIA provide additional billions for rural connectivity.
Find grants matched to your organization
Answer a short questionnaire and get a personalized ranked list of grants you qualify for -- with fit scores and application guidance.
Get Your MatchesFree to search · No account required