Grant Opportunities

grant opportunities

Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Overdose Response — Deadline Mar. 10, 2025

Federal funding opportunity from the Department of Health and Human Services.

The purpose of RCORP – Overdose Response is to support improving health care in rural areas by addressing their immediate and short-term needs related to the provision of substance use disorder services. RCORP – Overdose Response aims to reduce and prevent the risk of overdoses in rural areas. 

Estimated Total Program Funding: $6,000,000
Award Ceiling: $300,000
Award Floor: $0 

Deadline: Mar. 10, 2025

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Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Research on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) As a Lifelong Condition — Deadline April 8, 2025

Federal funding opportunity from the Department of Health and Human Services.

The purpose of this grant is to aid in the achievement of goals under the Rehabilitation Act, as well as improving effectiveness in achieving these services. This DRRP focuses on long-term health outcomes for those with traumatic brain injuries. The grant is structured as a 60-month project period with five 12-month budget periods.

Estimated Total Program Funding: $600,000
Award Ceiling: $600,000
Award Floor: $595,000 

Deadline: April 8, 2025

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Community Connect Grant Program — Deadline April 21, 2025

Federal funding opportunity from the Department of Agriculture. 

This funding opportunity aims to provide financial assistance in providing broadband in rural communities wherein broadband does not yet exist. This funding opportunity is expected to have a cost sharing or matching requirement.

Estimated Total Program Funding: $26,000,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $100,000  

Deadline: April 21, 2025

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Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program (Rural MOMS) — Deadline April 22, 2025

Federal funding opportunity from the Department of Health and Human Services. 

This funding opportunity aims to support innovations that improve access and delivery of maternal healthcare in rural areas.

Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $0 

Deadline: April 22, 2025

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Solar with Wildlife and Ecosystem Benefits 2 (SolWEB2) — Deadline May 2, 2025

Federal funding opportunity from the Department of Energy.

This funding opportunity seeks to improve outcomes of large-scale solar development through projects that attempt to mitigate impacts on ecosystems through a variety of methods.

Number of Awards: 8
Estimated Total Program Funding: $11,000,000
Award Ceiling: $3,000,000 
Award Floor: $1,000,000

Deadline: May 2, 2025

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National Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH) — Deadline May 2, 2025

Federal funding opportunity from the Department of Health and Human Services. 

This funding opportunity aims to support the operation of the NHTH forms of communications via a coordinated system, among other duties to support the NHTH’s mission.

Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,000,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $5,000,000

Deadline: May 2, 2025

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Community Facilities Loan and Grant Program Deadline ongoing

Community Facilities Loan and Grant Program

The USDA is offering funding for rural communities to improve infrastructure and provide essential facilities like public schools, courthouses and hospitals. Funding for the improvements is offered through low-interest direct loans, grants or a combination of both. Public organizations, community-based nonprofits, and federally-recognized tribes are encouraged to apply.

Deadline ongoing

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Water and Waste Disposal Program Deadline ongoing

Water and Waste Disposal Program

The USDA Rural Development program is offering funding for rural areas with populations of 10,000 or less in the form of loans and grants. Funds can be used for sanitary sewage disposal, clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary solid waste disposal, and stormwater drainage to households and businesses. Most state and local government organizations, private nonprofits, and federally-recognized tribes are encouraged to apply. 

Deadline ongoing

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Community Facilities Loan & Grant Program — Deadline ongoing

Community Facilities Loan & Grant Program

USDA Rural Development offers funding to support rural communities to make infrastructure improvements and provide essential facilities like schools, libraries, courthouses, public safety buildings, hospitals and daycare centers. A loan guarantee program is also available. 

Deadline ongoing

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MARC Solid Waste Management District Mini-Grants Deadline ongoing

MARC Solid Waste Management District Mini-Grants

The Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District (MARC SWMD) is offering small grants of up to $2,999 for waste reduction, reuse, or recycling projects. Projects must be located within Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri.

Deadline ongoing

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