Workforce development grants fund job training, career services, apprenticeships, and employment programs. The Department of Labor's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is the backbone, distributing billions through state workforce agencies. Additional funding comes from the Department of Education, Commerce, and foundations focused on economic mobility.
Raises overall standard of living in rural areas to meet or exceed statewide benchmark averages by 2030 while preserving cultural heritage and rural way of life. Facilitates targeted investments in…
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grant - Growing Rural Futures Program Name: Growing Rural Futures: Advancing Health and Workforce in Western Maryland Status: Active Award Amount:…
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and micro…
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program The purpose of RMAP is to support the development and ongoing success of rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises, each as defined in 7 CFR 4280.302.…
Rural Microentrepreneur Program(RMAP) Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide microloans for microenterprise startups and growth through a Rural…
Rural Nursing Recruitment & Retention Program (RNRR) (TX) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Department of Agriculture Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Overview Rural Nursing Recruitment &…
Rural Partnerships Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elmina B. Sewall Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Rural Partnerships Program Grant,…
Rural Primary Care Residency Training Grant Program - Phase 1: Program Planning and Development Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: Up to US $750,000 Last Updated: August…
Rural Primary Care Residency Training Grant Program - Phase 2- Program Sustainability Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: Up to US $225,000 Last Updated: August 26, 2025…
Rural R.U.N. Scholarship Full Name: Rural Reskilling, Upskilling, Next-skilling (R.U.N.) Scholarship Program Geographic Scope: Rural communities Purpose: Provides career counseling and tuition…
Rural Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Aging Amount: US $800,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The FY26 Rural Support Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for…
Rural Teaching Apprenticeship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Department of Education Amount: Up to US $173,450 Last Updated: April 23, 2025 Summary The Rural Teaching Apprenticeship Grant aims…
Rural VFD Assistance Program (HB 2604) Funder: Texas A&M Forest Service Funding Source: Texas Legislature Program Type: Cost-sharing program Geographic Scope: Texas rural volunteer fire departments…
Rural Vitality Grant Overview: Partnership between Fond du Lac Area Foundation, Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation, and Compeer Financial to support strength and stability of rural communities.…
Overview _NOTE: We strongly encourage you to talk to a program officer before applying._ Mission Working with the community, we connect people, ideas, and resources for a vibrant and inclusive Flint.…
RWSF Direct Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Red Wing Shoe Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Red Wing Shoe Foundation's RWSF Direct Grants aim to enhance community well-being by…
Sachs Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erich & Hannah Sachs Foundation Last Updated: September 06, 2025 Summary The Sachs Family Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for…
Overview _NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to call the Foundation to informally discuss their programs and financial needs prior to submitting a written application. There are no application deadlines…
Saco, Maine Youth-in-the-Environment Project Program Name: Saco, Maine Youth-in-the-Environment Initiative Funder: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 1 Geographic Scope: Saco, Maine Program…
Safety Intervention Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary Overview The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation…