ECG’s Office of Economic & Community Development has assembled a list of current grants and funding opportunities that may be relevant to your needs. Highlighted are program offerings by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). We update this regularly and will continue to share information about additional funding opportunities. 

Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants
Grantor: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)  

Due: April 10, 2020

The Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program helps rural communities use the unique capabilities of telecommunications to connect to each other and to the world, overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density. DLT grant funds support the use of telecommunications-enabled information, audio and video equipment, and related advanced technologies by students, teachers, medical professionals, and rural residents.

Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans (COVID-19)
Grantor: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)  

Due: Ongoing

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).