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Grants Relevant to Rural Education

The Department of Education supports many programs serving students in rural areas across the nation through both formula and competitive grant funds. Certain competitive grants available at the Department may prioritize rural applicants. Listed below are a number of grants relevant to rural schools—not all may be currently accepting applications, and this is not an exhaustive list. To see upcoming grant competitions, see our Grants Forecast Page; for an overview of ED grants, see here.

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Rural Education Programs Factsheet

The Department of Education supports many programs serving students in rural areas across the nation.

Rural Education Resource Center

ED supports rural communities with funding opportunities, technical assistance, and other resources tailored to the rural context.

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January 7, 2025