Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.
Grants to USA state and territory governments to expand market opportunities for agricultural products such as dried fruit, fruits and vegetables, nursery crops, horticulture, and tree nuts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...
Grants to USA and territories local, state, and Tribal governments for projects to increase transportation safety. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for planning and infrastructure projects f...
Grants to USA Land-grant colleges and universities for courses tailored to Tribal communities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to ensure Tribe members have access to education ...
Grants to USA federal agencies, IHEs, research institutions, organizations, national laboratories, private corporations and foundations, groups, and individuals for projects that improve the alfalfa industry. Applicants must complete required registrations and con...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and rural cooperatives to promote economic development in non-urban areas. Funding is intended for programs that provide technical assistance, training, and other activities ...
Grants to USA federal agencies, research institutions, IHEs, private corporations and organizations, state agricultural experiment stations, and individuals for research to expand the aquaculture industry. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete re...
Grants of $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program implem...
Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies, transportation authorities, urban planning organizations, Federal Land Management Agencies, and groups of entities to improve and protect bridges throughout the country. Applicants are adv...
Grants to South Dakota nonprofit and for-profit organizations for beautification projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the local charm and appeal, improve public spaces, and expand existing beautification initiatives. Applicants will be as...
Grants to USA cities to implement programs with a strong resident engagement aspect. Funding is intended to manage neighborhood projects and improvements that address local needs and that are initiated by local residents. Grantees will also receive training and pr...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, businesses, educational institutions, and professional associations for training and technical assistance that advance the development of small manufacturing firms. Required registrations must be completed pri...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for collaborative programs to provide assistance to new ranchers and farmers. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete required registrations before ...
Fellowships to Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Michigan, North Dakota, and South Dakota rural artists, culture bearers, and creatives for activities that benefit communities in rural areas. Funding is intended to assist artists who use crea...
Grants to USA government agencies in multiple states to create charter schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to open new charter schools and expand access to existing schools. Grant fund...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, and Tribes to support the rehabilitation of historic properties in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is i...
Grants to USA and Canada companies in the home service sector for business development assistance. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow home service providers to achieve their professional goals and to la...
Grants and cooperative agreements to USA states, public agencies, for-profits, tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take severa...
Opportunity for USA women entrepreneurs to pitch innovative projects and products that impact communities. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and support entrepreneurs who are addressing real-world problems, pushing boundaries, and redefining innovatio...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribal governments, and IHEs to provide and improve telemedicine services and distance learning in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required ...
Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $15,000, and grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support project...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....
Grants to USA and territories state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and Tribes to improve public transportation in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to provide...
Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout...
Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic ...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help charities support underserved communities by furthering their goals and objectives. The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards...
Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for projects related to agricultural advancement. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, and new applicants must first contact st...
Grants to South Dakota organizations for events that promote tourism and benefit the local community in eligible regions. Eligible events must be open to the public. Funding is intended for events, conventions, and tournaments that will ultimately be self-sustaini...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to assist organizations in supporting productive and prosperous communities. In previous years, grants have been awarded to elementary and hi...
Grants to South Dakota organizations and businesses in eligible locations for projects to improve and create facilities related to tourism. Funding is intended for capital improvements, such as renovations, repairs, infrastructure, and beautification. The overall ...
Grants and loans to South Dakota government agencies, Tribes, and nonprofit organizations for water infrastructure projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for projects to improve the qual...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...
Opportunity for USA startup businesses in eligible locations to participate in a business development program to develop innovative clean technologies. The program is intended for technologies that address zero-emissions transportation, clean energy, and circular ...
Grants to USA and territories Native-led nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to support organizations working to affect social change that will improve Native communities in a range of focus areas, including leadership develo...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to manage loan programs to improve infrastructure in rural communities. Applicants must contact the funding source and ensure that required registrations are completed prior to applying. This program helps qual...
Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and IHEs to assist low-income and English as a second language (ESL) taxpayers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to ensure the fairness ...
Grants to USA national nonprofit organizations to increase organizational capacity to serve low-income rural residents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of funding is to strengthen the capacity of o...
Grants to USA qualifying local governmental authorities and states for capital projects to improve railway transportation. Applicants are advised that registrations required prior to applying may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of funding is to moderni...
Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. In addition to start-up funding, participants will receive a deeper understanding of their customers, growth marketing strategies, and networking opportuniti...
Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthy farms and communities. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and coalitions that address access to nutritious food while investing in farmers. While preference will be given to request...
Grants to Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is for projects that benefit the community with priority given to the following areas: health and human services, edu...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and institutions of higher education for demonstration projects to assess how the deployment of AI technologies and robotics can impact housing development. Applicants are advised that the require...
Grants to South Dakota local government agencies to improve economic growth and community access. Funding is intended for the expansion and construction of infrastructure and roads. Program areas include road access in small communities, agricultural business expa...
Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support of software and related services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that work to address social problems in local disadvantaged communities. By providing funding and technology solutions, these org...
Grants and cooperative agreements of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and individuals for programs to strengthen U.S. ties in eligible regions of the Pacific. Applicants are adv...
Grants to USA nonprofit, educational, and faith-based organizations, chambers of commerce, educational institutions, and business organizations to work collaboratively to promote local economic development. The purpose of funding is to support educational programm...
Grants of $50,000 to Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota individuals and groups of individuals who are descendants of the transatlantic slave trade for activities to increase wealth for Black residents. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of...
Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations for cybersecurity education and workforce development programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity workf...
Grants to USA small businesses for collaborative research on emerging technologies that can strengthen the nation's competitiveness. Applicants must submit a project pitch prior to submitting an application. Some applicants must work collaboratively with an eligib...
Grants to USA small businesses to develop scientific instrumentation. Applicants must submit a project pitch prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to develop next-gen equipment and technologies with the ability to strengthen and advance scientifi...