1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsRural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) is sponsored by Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). Provides funding for infrastructure projects in rural communities to encourage job creation and strengthen rural economies.
Get a weekly digest of new grants like this
A free weekly digest of new foundation and federal funding opportunities as they're added to Granted. Unsubscribe anytime.
Or search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
# Rural Infrastructure Fund - FloridaJobs.
org * Reemployment Assistance Resource Center ### Reemployment Assistance * Request Benefit Payment * Claimant FAQs " Claimant FAQs ") * Find a CareerSource Center ### Reemployment Assistance Appeals Commission * Appeal Decision of Referee to the Commission * File an Online Appeal with the Commission * Business Growth & Partnerships ### For Businesses and Entrepreneurs * Industry-Specific Resources * Recruit Qualified Candidates * Review Posters and Required Notices * Find Tax Credit and Incentive Programs * Find Labor Market Information ### Reemployment Assistance * Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) * Current Employment Statistics (CES) * Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) * Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) * Employment Projections (EP) ### Products and Services * Economic Impact Analysis ### Labor Market Applications * Labor Market Applications * Quarterly Workforce Indicators * Regional Demand Occupation List * Community Planning, Development & Services ### Community Partnerships * Office of Community Partnerships * Community Planning Table of Contents * Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program * Contact Your Local LIHEAP Provider for Help * Weatherization Assistance Program * Contact Your Local Weatherization Office for Help * Community Services Block Grant Program * Contact Your Local CSBG Provider for Help * Grant Management Guidance * Human Trafficking Resources ### Assistance for Governments and Organizations * Community Development Block Grant Program * Rural Community Programs * Office of Long-Term Resiliency ### Accountability and Technical Assistance * Special District Accountability Program ### Reports, Notices and Document Archives * Comprehensive Plans and Plan Amendments * Objections, Recommendations and Comments * Workforce Development Board Resources ### Program Monitoring and Reports * Program Monitoring Review * Federal Program Reports * Administrative Policies * Training and Employment Notices and Training and Employment Guidance Letters * Department Forms Directory ### Professional Development and Training * Program Training Calendar * Grant Opportunities and Resources ### Workforce Programs and Resources * Local Workforce Development Area WIOA Plans * Workforce Program Materials and Information # Rural Infrastructure Fund Skip Navigation LinksHome>Community Planning, Development and Services>Rural Community Programs>Rural Infrastructure Fund[](https://floridajobs.
org/community-planning-and-development/rural-community-programs/rural-infrastructure-fund) * Community Planning Table of Contents * Areas of Critical State Concern Program * Accessing Comprehensive Plans and Plan Amendments (Florida Papers) * ORC Reports and Notices of Intent * Property Rights Element * Evaluation and Appraisal Review of the Comprehensive Plan * General Information About Developments of Regional Impact and Florida Quality Developments * Developments of Regional Impact Repository * List of Local Governments Qualifying as Dense Urban Land Areas * Revitalization of Expired Homeowners Association Declarations and Covenants * Community Planning Staff Directory (Alphabetical) * Community Planning Review Team Assignments * Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program * Find Your Local Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Provider For Help * Weatherization Assistance Program * Contact Your Local Weatherization Office For Help * Community Services Block Grant Program * Find Your Community Services Block Grant Program Provider For Help * Grant Management Guidance * Find Your Local Community Action Agency * Community Development Block Grants * Community Development Block Grant Program * Community Development Block Grant - CV * Recovery Housing Program * Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program * Neighborhood Stabilization Program * Downloads and Information for Applicants * Downloads for Recipients * Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program * Environmental Review Process * Section 3 Economic Opportunities * State of Florida Consolidated Plan * Office of Long-Term Resiliency * CDBG-DR Citizen and Stakeholder Workshops * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Ian Housing Repair and Replacement Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Ian Multiple Impact Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Ian Workforce Affordable Housing Construction Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Ian Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Sally Infrastructure Repair Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Sally Voluntary Home Buyout Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Sally Subrecipient Housing Repair and Replacement Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Sally Hometown Revitalization Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Sally Workforce Recovery Training Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Sally Workforce Affordable Housing Construction Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Michael General Infrastructure Repair Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Michael Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Michael Hometown Revitalization Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Michael Workforce Recovery Training Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Michael Voluntary Home Buyout * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Michael Technical Assistance Grant Program * Hurricane Michael Housing Repair and Replacement Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Irma Housing Repair and Replacement Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Irma Workforce Affordable Housing Construction Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Irma Voluntary Home Buyout Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Irma Workforce Recovery Training Program * Rebuild Florida Hurricane Irma Infrastructure Repair Program * Hurricanes Hermine and Matthew * Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Housing Repair and Replacement Program * Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program * Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Infrastructure Repair Program * Office of Community Partnerships * Regional Rural Development Grant * Local Technology Planning Teams * Capital Projects Fund 2023 Submitted Applications * BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice * Broadband Opportunity Program * 2022 Submitted Applications * 2023 Submitted Applications * Rural Community Programs * Office of Rural Initiatives * Rural Infrastructure Fund * Rural Infrastructure Fund News * Rural Community Investment Program * Special District Accountability Program * Official List of Special Districts * Florida Special District Handbook * Special District Accountability and Oversight * Common Issues Regarding Special Districts * Special District Resources and Contacts * Pay the Annual Special District State Fee Online * Special District Noncompliance Status Reports * Homeowner Assistance Fund [](https://floridajobs.
org/community-planning-and-development/rural-community-programs/rural-infrastructure-fund) (Page Shortcut: www. FloridaJobs. org/RIF) ## **Rural Infrastructure Fund** The Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) facilitates planning, preparing, and financing of infrastructure projects in rural communities to encourage job creation, capital investment and the strengthening and diversification of rural economies.
RIF funds are often used by rural communities as a match for other infrastructure funding programs, such as those offered by the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant, United States Department of Agriculture - Rural Development, and the United States Department of Commerce - Economic Development Administration.
## Fiscal Year 2025-2026 RIF Available Funding A total of $22 million in funding is available through RIF for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026. Funding in the amount of $17 million is available for eligible rural communities statewide. Additionally, $5 million is available to Panhandle Specific counties including Calhoun, Gadsden, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, and Washington.
During FY 2024-2025, Governor DeSantis awarded nearly $20 million for 18 rural infrastructure projects through RIF as part of his commitment to the success of Florida's rural communities. ### FY 2025-2026 RIF Grant Application Cycle and Submission Information The FY 2025-2026 RIF application cycle opened on July 21, 2025, and closes on September 5, 2025 at 5 p. m.
, Eastern Time. Interested applicants must REGISTER HEREto the new RIF Program Application Portal. Each application to be submitted must be submitted separately.
Applications will be reviewed upon closing of the application cycle and awards will be recommended based on application completeness, eligibility, and statutory factors for funding consideration. FY 2025-2026 RIF Application Webinar FloridaCommerce held a webinar on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to provide an overview of the RIF application process and provide technical assistance.
* FY 25-26 RIF Application Webinar Presentation * FY 25-26 RIF Application Webinar Recording RIF Statewide Application Information and Documents * FY 25-26 RIF Program Guidelines * FY 25-26 RIF Application Form and Instructions * Participating Party Information Form ### Total Project Participation Grants: To facilitate access and maximize the use of state, federal, local and private resources, grants may be awarded for up to 75% of the total infrastructure project cost, or up to 100% for a project located in a rural community as defined in s.
288. 0656 (2) which is also located in a fiscally constrained county as defined in s. 218.
67 (1) or a rural area of opportunity as defined in s. 288. 0656 (2).
Eligible uses of funds include: * Improvements to public infrastructure for industrial or commercial sites; * Upgrades to or development of public tourism infrastructure; * Improvements to inadequate infrastructure that has resulted in regulatory action.
### Project Planning and Preparation Grants: To facilitate timely response and induce the location or expansion of specific job creating opportunities, grants may be awarded for infrastructure feasibility studies, design and engineering activities, or other infrastructure planning and preparation activities. Grants awarded under this category may be used in conjunction with Total Project Participation grants.
* Up to $300,000 can be awarded for infrastructure feasibility studies, design and engineering activities, or other infrastructure planning and preparation activities. ### Preclearance Review Grants: To enable rural communities to access the resources available under the Expedited Permitting - Preclearance Review Process (Section 403.
973(18), Florida Statutes), grants may be awarded for surveys, feasibility studies, and other activities related to the identification and preclearance review of land which is suitable for preclearance review. Maximum amounts and match requirements: * Projects located outside a Rural Area of Opportunity - $75,000 with 50% local funds match.
* Projects located within a Rural Area of Opportunity - $300,000 * Projects located within a catalyst site (as defined in Section 288. 0656, Florida Statutes): maximum amounts same as above. Local funds match requirements may be waived pursuant to the process in Section 288.
06561, Florida Statutes. ## RIF Program Additional Information and Resources * Community Profiles and Demographics * [](https://floridajobs.
org/community-planning-and-development/rural-community-programs/rural-areas-of-opportunity/redi-resources)Local Area Unemployment Statistics For questions or requests for technical assistance regarding the RIF program, proposed projects, or completion and submission of applications, please email RIF@Commerce. fl.
gov. ## FY 2025-2026 RIF Application Cycle **Cycle Opened:**July 21, 2025 **Cycle Closes:**September 5, 2025 The FY 2025-2026 RIF Application Webinar was held on July 23, 2025. An equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
All voice telephone numbers on this website may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711. You have selected a link to a website that is outside of the floridajobs. org domain.
Control of the content of this website belongs to the website's owner and not to Florida Commerce.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments in rural areas of Florida. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) is funded by Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Florida. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
The Nasdaq Foundation's Economic Opportunity Grant Program awards up to $75,000 to nonprofits building financial literacy, access to capital, and long-term wealth. But the July 31 deadline is only an Expression of Interest — a two-stage gate that most applicants misread. Here is who is eligible, what the funder actually rewards, and how to write an EOI that earns the invitation to a full proposal.
Read articleWhile founders chase fixed grant deadlines, the Economic Development Administration runs two flagship programs on a rolling basis — no application window, applications accepted until the money runs out. Here is how Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance work in FY2026, why the CEDS requirement is the real gate, and how communities should sequence an application.
Read articleThe Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act of 2026 saved the programs after a six-month lapse, but it also added $30M strategic-breakthrough awards, per-company proposal caps, and mandatory national-security screening. Here is what changed across all eleven SBIR agencies — and what it means for your next proposal.
Read article