Rural Gateway
HUD COVID-19
Information and Resources
View the latest information and resources to support your program's response to the COVID-19 "Coronavirus" pandemic.
USDA COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide
This resource describes federal programs for rural communities, organizations, and individuals impacted by COVID-19.
Rural Gateway Case Studies and Best Practices
View case studies and best practices highlighting selected programs, their successes, and lessons learned.
The Rural Gateway is an information clearinghouse providing technical assistance, training workshops, and peer learning and resource sharing to support rural housing and economic development.
One-on-One Technical Assistance
Ask your technical assistance questions: 1-877-RURAL-26.
A bilingual operator is available from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM (Eastern Time), Monday to Friday, to answer your housing, infrastructure, and economic development questions.
Questions can also be submitted via email to rhed@hud.gov.
Peer Learning and Resource Sharing
Access funding alerts and learn more about innovative strategies.
Rural Gateway resources include:
- Mailing lists that connect you to others engaged in rural community development across the country
- Conference Calls highlight model programs and provide an opportunity to ask questions and interact with your peers
- Federal Agency Rural Programs/Resources and Funding Opportunity links to numerous federal programs across agencies that provide grants and loans for rural communities
- Case Studies illustrating common challenges and innovative strategies
News & Announcements
USDA RD Funding Opportunities
Date Posted: August 14, 2020
Apply for the Veterans Housing Rehabilitation and Modification Pilot Program
Date Posted: June 22, 2020
HUD Publishes $10 Million Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) NOFA on Grants.gov
Date Posted: June 22, 2020
Join the Office of Rural Housing and Economic Development Mailing List
Featured Programs
Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP)
Veterans Housing Rehabilitation and Modification Pilot Program (VHRMP)
Featured Initiatives
Rural Opportunity Zone Resources
Opportunity Zones Frequently Asked Questions
White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy - Rural Community Toolbox