Rural Development Grants Coming in November

November brings a strong month for rural nonprofits and local government entities. The funders below are actively looking to support the work that keeps smaller communities healthy, connected, and resilient. If you serve a rural area, these opportunities deserve a close look.

Montana Community Foundation: Grant for Nonprofits and Government Entities in Eastern Montana

The Montana Community Foundation is accepting applications for projects that enhance quality of life and strengthen communities across Rosebud, Custer, and Fallon counties, plus the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. They fund a broad range of work: equipment purchases, facility improvements, community services, and other locally driven priorities. Both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities are eligible; individuals and for-profit organizations can apply through a fiscal sponsor. The deadline is November 1. Apply here

Texas Rural Communities, Inc.: Grant for Rural Community Development Nonprofits

Texas Rural Communities is funding community programs in rural Texas that advance environmental, economic, and educational development. Eligible organizations must be established nonprofits serving areas outside the extra-territorial jurisdiction of large cities. Grants cannot be used for building construction or personnel costs, but they do support the programs and initiatives that move the needle in smaller communities. The deadline is November 6. Apply here

Mississippi State Department of Health: Grant for Rural Healthcare Providers and Nonprofits in Mississippi

This is a significant opportunity for rural health systems in Mississippi. The state is funding transformative pilot programs that expand healthcare infrastructure, improve access to specialized services, and build sustainable systems of care. Projects should address social determinants of health and foster cross-sector collaboration around behavioral health, maternal and child health, and integrated service networks. Recipients work as subrecipients under a federal Cooperative Agreement with the CMS Rural Health Transformation Program. The deadline is November 16. Apply here

Tennessee Department of Health: Grant for Rural Health Nonprofits and Organizations in Tennessee

Tennessee is supporting rural health transformation through collaborative county health council initiatives. Businesses and nonprofit organizations can apply if they're ready to advance rural healthcare access and community health outcomes as part of the state's Rural Health Transformation Program and CARE initiative. The deadline is November 20. Apply here

Communities Foundation of Oklahoma: Grant for Rural Oklahoma Nonprofits

The Oklahoma Initiative Fund supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving rural communities across the state. They prioritize organizations located within and directly serving communities with populations of 50,000 or fewer, and they fund work that addresses urgent challenges and advances opportunities that improve quality of life. The deadline is November 30. Apply here

Delaware Forest Service: Grant for Municipalities and Nonprofits for Urban Tree Projects

If your rural community is working on tree canopy, environmental health, or invasive species management on public land, the Delaware Forest Service has funding available. Municipalities, homeowner associations, and nonprofits can apply for tree planting, tree management, hazardous ash removal, and related urban forestry projects. The deadline is November 30. Apply here

These opportunities span health, community development, environmental work, and economic resilience. If there's a funder or cause area you'd like Funding Findr to keep an eye on as you build your pipeline this quarter, reply and let us know.

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