The Division of Local Government (DLG) created this resource to help local governments navigate the funding sources available through a variety of Federal and State programs. Sources are broken out by category below.
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DISCLAIMER: This is not an exhaustive list and will be updated frequently as new information is available.
Funding Sources
| Program | Agency | Type | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) | USDA | Grants | Local Governments |
| USDA Rural Development Placemaking | USDA | Grants | Local Governments and Individuals (certain SBA approved private entities) |
| USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program | USDA | Grants & Loans | Local Governments and Indviduals (certain SBA approved private entities) |
| EDA Cares Recovery | EDA | Grants | Local Governments |
| FEMA Public Assistance | FEMA | Grants | Local Governments |
| USDA Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) | USDA | Grants | Nonprofits, State & Tribal entities, Higher Education, Public bodies |
| Community Disaster Loan Program | FEMA | Loan | Local Governments |
| Economic Adjustment Assistance | EDA | Grants | Local governments, Tribal governments, Nonprofits (economic development), Institutes of Higher Education, Special District Governments |
| Indigenous Communities Grants | EDA | Grants | Local governments, Tribal governments, Nonprofits (economic development), Institutes of Higher Education, Special District Governments |
| Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Grants | EDA | Grants | Local governments, Tribal governments, Nonprofits (economic development), Institutes of Higher Education, Special District Governments |
| Build Back Better Regional Challenge | EDA | Grants & Technical Assistance | Local governments, Tribal governments, Nonprofits (economic development), Institutes of Higher Education, Special District Governments |
| Community Development Block Grant Planning and Feasibility Studies Grant | OEDIT | Grant | Local Governments |
| Location Neutral Employment Community Marketing Grant | OEDIT | Grant | Local Governments |
| Rural Technical Assistance Program | OEDIT | Counseling | Local Governments |
| Innovative Affordable Housing Strategies - Land Use Planning Grant Program (HB21-1271) | DOLA-DLG | Grant | Municipalities and Counties |
| Innovative Affordable Housing Strategies - Affordable Housing Toolkit Program (HB21-1271) | DOLA-DOH | Grant & Technical Assistance | Municipalities, Counties, and federally recognized tribes |
| American Rescue Plan (ARP) Allocation | USDT | Grants | Local Governments (NEU funds will be administered by DOLA) |
| Coronavirus Relief Fund | DOLA | Grants | Local Governments |