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Program Classifications Grants.gov

Every grant opportunity from Grants.gov in our database is classified by its relevance to rural communities. Click a tier to filter, or use the search and agency filters below.

Rural Exclusive

Programs designed exclusively for rural communities — typically USDA Rural Development, Rural Utilities Service, and similar agencies whose mission is rural-focused.

Programs that give priority or preference to rural applicants, or that have a significant track record of funding rural areas (e.g., EDA, ARC, tribal programs).

Programs where rural communities are eligible to apply but that do not specifically target or prioritize rural areas.

Suggested Programs USASpending.gov

Programs with high per-capita federal award spending in non-metro counties, identified from USASpending.gov obligation data.

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Title	Agency	Classification	Close Date
Appalachian Regional Commission POWER Initiative	Appalachian Regional Commission	Rural Exclusive	May 1, 2026
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program	Rural Business-Cooperative Service	Rural Exclusive	-
Value-Added Producer Grant	Rural Business-Cooperative Service	Rural Exclusive	Apr 22, 2026
Community Facilities Program Disaster Repair Grants	Rural Housing Service	Rural Exclusive	-
Calendar Year 2022 Disaster Water Grants	Rural Utilities Service	Rural Exclusive	-
USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Grant	USDA Rural Development	Rural Exclusive	Jun 30, 2026
USDA ReConnect Broadband Program	USDA Rural Utilities Service	Rural Exclusive	Jul 31, 2026

Grant opportunities sourced from Grants.gov · Updated daily