Numerous programs exist to help nonprofit and municipal community development agencies undertake community improvement projects. The Rural Community Development Resource Directory has been organized to assist you in identifying financing programs, including grants and loans, which are potential sources of funding for the program or project you are interested in implementing in your community.

The programs identified in this directory are available in rural areas of New York. Some of the smaller programs and funders only serve certain communities. Other programs are larger in scope, and are available in communities outside of New York State, as well. Where the information is available, the communities served have been identified on the individual funding reports.

Each funding/resource program description contains contact information, information on the eligible activities and applicants, statutory citations (where applicable), and other information to help you decide if your proposed project or program is a good fit for that funding source.

This directory will be periodically updated to include information on new programs as that information becomes available. Information on funding programs and areas of interest of funders is subject to change, often without notice. If you discover that any information provided in this directory is incorrect, please notify us by clicking here.

Instructions:
To locate specific funding sources, select a funding category from the first drop-down menu, pick a funding source from the second, and click on Display. To view all funding sources, alphabetized, click here.