May 2026 Resources
Each month LOR sends a curated list of funding opportunities and other resources relevant for small rural communities in the Mountain West. To receive a link to our monthly resources guide, drop us a line to connect@lorfoundation.org.
Funding Opportunities
May Deadlines and Beyond
Safe Streets and Roads for All
The U.S. Department of Transportation has $1 billion available to support to local, regional, and tribal initiatives working to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries through planning, demonstration, and implementation projects.
Deadline: May 26
Safe Housing Grants
The RedRover Relief Safe Housing Grant offers up to $60,000 to support programs that help survivors of domestic violence escape with their pets by expanding pet-friendly sheltering options.
Deadline: June 1
Media Projects
The National Endowment for the Humanities offers funding for the development and production of radio, podcasts, and documentary films that engage broad audiences with humanities content and ideas.
Deadline: June 25
Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grants
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs offers between $100,000 and $750,000 to support community-based organizations providing non-clinical suicide prevention services to veterans and their families.
Deadline: July 12
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers up to $150 million to states, local governments, and Tribal Nations for infrastructure projects that reduce disaster risk and strengthen long-term community resilience.
Deadline: July 23
American Heritage Program
The Americana Foundation offers between $10,000 and $25,000 grants to nonprofits and municipal entities for projects that broaden inclusive early American history through exhibitions, education, and career pathways in curation and conservation.
Deadline: Rolling
Seed Grant Program
Community Heart & Soul offers $10,000 to small towns and resident-led groups to implement community engagement initiatives that strengthen local identity, partnerships, and long-term planning.
Deadline: Rolling
Glenn W. Bailey STEM Grants
The Glenn W. Bailey Foundation offers between $20,000 and $35,000 to organizations supporting STEM education, entrepreneurship, environmental innovation, and biomedical research advancing innovation and learning outcomes.
Deadline: Rolling
Charitable Grant
Abbott Cardiovascular offers charitable funding and product donations to organizations supporting heart health initiatives for underserved populations.
Deadline: Rolling, submit application at least 60 days prior to program start.
Believe in Reading Grants
Believe in Reading offers grants of up to $3,000 to support literacy programs across the U.S., prioritizing initiatives serving high-need communities and reading access for all ages.
Deadline: Rolling
State-Specific Funding Opportunities
Community Health Corps
Eligible State(s): Montana
AmeriCorps Montana is recruiting host sites and members for its 2026-2027 cohort to strengthen community health by expanding local capacity, improving coordination, and supporting outreach across rural and tribal communities.
Deadline: May 8
Con Alma Grants
Eligible State(s): New Mexico
The Con Alma Health Foundation offers between $10,000 and $30,000 to support community-driven efforts across New Mexico that improve health outcomes and advance health equity through long-term, policy-informed solutions.
Deadline: May 15
Doers & Difference Makers Fellowship
Eligible State(s): Colorado
The Boettcher Foundation selects Colorado community leaders for a nine-month leadership program with training, coaching, and a potential $10,000 award to support continued impact and professional growth.
Deadline: Nomination due May 15; application due May 29
Drought and Flood Resilience Program
Eligible State(s): Colorado
The Nature Conservancy offers between $25,000 and $100,000 to support projects in Southwest Colorado that build long-term drought and flood resilience for forests, rivers, and working lands.
Deadline: May 26
Rural Health Small Grants
Eligible State(s): Montana
The Montana Healthcare Foundation offers up to $10,000 to rural organizations to address community health issues such as mental health, housing, food access, and caregiving, prioritizing small, locally based groups and projects with lasting impact.
Deadline: June 15
Idaho Forever Grant
Eligible State(s): Idaho
The Idaho Community Foundation offers up to $25,000 through its Forever Idaho program to support nonprofits, public agencies, and schools that improve quality of life across Idaho communities through flexible general operating funding.
Deadlines: June 15 for northern and eastern regions; August 15 for southwest and south-central
Mini Grants
Eligible State(s): Colorado
Colorado Circular Communities offers up to $50,000 to support small projects that expand, reuse, and repair recycling and composting efforts across Colorado.
Deadlines: June 30 and September 30
Impact Grants
Eligible State(s): Colorado
Colorado Circular Communities offers between $50,000 and $500,000 to support larger-scale projects like facility upgrades and equipment that strengthen Colorado’s circular economy beyond the grant period.
Deadlines: June 30 and September 30
Capacity Building Grants
Eligible State(s): Colorado
Colorado Circular Communities offers more than $250,000 for large-scale, high-impact projects that significantly advance Colorado’s circular economy through waste diversion, infrastructure, and systems-level change.
Deadline: Rolling
These grants are by invitation only; interested entities must submit a detailed inquiry.
Pacificsource Foundation for Health Improvement
Eligible State(s): Montana and Idaho
The PacificSource Foundation offers between $10,000 and $50,000 to support nonprofit-led projects in Idaho, Montana, and Oregon that improve healthcare access and advance health equity for underserved populations.
Deadline: July 24
Resources
Ellen Livers Graduate Scholarship for Behavioral Health
Eligible State(s): Montana
The Montana Hospital Association offers a $2,500 scholarship for Montana graduate students pursuing degrees in behavioral or mental health to support future professionals in the field.
Deadline: May 26
Dick Brown Healthcare Leadership Scholarship
Eligible State(s): Montana
The Montana Hospital Association offers a $2,500 scholarship for Montana graduate students pursuing degrees in healthcare administration to support future leaders in healthcare systems and management.
Deadline: May 26
STEPS Program
Eligible State(s): Colorado
The STEPS Program provides no-cost technical assistance to local governments, tribes, and K-12 school districts to develop and implement circular economy solutions such as waste diversion, recycling, and zero-waste initiatives.
Frontier EMS Leadership Academy
Eligible State(s): Montana
This free, self-paced online program offers EMS professionals in rural and frontier Montana practical tools and peer learning to strengthen leadership, support teams, and sustain local EMS systems.
New Mexico Delegation Grant Search Form
Eligible State(s): New Mexico
This form helps New Mexico organizations connect with potential federal funding by sharing project details with the congressional delegation, which can recommend relevant grant opportunities.
New Mexico Delegation Letters of Support Request Form
Eligible State(s): New Mexico
This form allows New Mexico organizations to request congressional letters of support for federal grant applications by submitting key project and organizational details.
Federal Grant Discovery
RuralFunding.org combines federal data in one place to help rural communities find funding, track awards, and understand local needs using sources like Grants.gov, USASpending.gov, Census data, and Rural-Urban Continuum Codes.
Rural Development Eligibility Lookup Tool
The Department of Agriculture’s geospatial tool helps users quickly determine eligibility for multiple Rural Development programs by location, including water, community facilities, electric, and business services.