Curated by: The Western Nevada Development District
This edition of Five for Friday highlights funding and development opportunities including Farmers Market Promotion Program, a webinar on brownfields redevelopment and agrivoltaics, noise mitigation grants for communities near military bases, infrastructure planning support via the RIA Program, and capital improvement funding for local football fields through the NFL Foundation Grassroots Program.
Grant Opportunities & More
Supporting and Promoting Local Food Producers and Farmers’ Markets
The Farmers Market Promotion Program funds projects that develop, coordinate, and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets to help increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. The program focuses on: Supporting and promoting domestic direct producer-to-consumer marketing such as farmers markets, roadside stands, agritourism activities, community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs, or online sales; Encouraging the development of value-added agricultural products; Developing marketing strategies for producers of local food and value-added products; Facilitating regional food chain coordination development; Promoting new business opportunities and marketing strategies to reduce on-farm food waste; Responding to changing technology needs in direct producer-to-consumer marketing; and Covering expenses related to costs incurred in obtaining food safety certification and improvements to food safety practices and equipment. Awards range from $50,000 to $500,000.
Webinar: Learn how brownfields and agrivoltaics are helping rural communities attract investment and support sustainable growth
Join the Redevelopment Institute on June 20 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. PST to learn tactics to help rural communities and small towns attract investment and put underutilized properties to productive use. While brownfields redevelopment has long served as a pathway to revitalization, emerging strategies like agrivoltaics are opening new opportunities that connect land reuse with energy generation and agricultural productivity.
This webinar offers a preview of the upcoming Brownfields 2025 and Solar Farm Summitconferences and will explore how communities can prepare sites and local leadership to support investment. Speakers will discuss what developers look for in rural markets, how small-town coaching helps align local goals with viable reuse strategies, and how agrivoltaics can increase food yields, support clean energy goals, and generate new revenue streams for landowners and farmers.
The Department of Defense Community Noise Mitigation Program is a competitive grant program designed to assist state, local governments and tribal entities impacted by military fixed-wing aviation noise – to include those impacted by both active and guard/reserve installations. Eligible proposers must be impacted by military fixed-wing aviation noise, meaning they are located within one (1) mile of a military installation or another location at which military aircraft are stationed or within a day-night average sound level of 65 decibels or greater of a military installation. Funds will cover installation of noise mitigation insulation at covered facilities, including the installation of air conditioning.
RIA funds assist eligible entities in developing improved infrastructure priorities and financing strategies for the accelerated development of projects that are eligible for funding under the US DOT’s Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA).
This program will designate and fund RIAs that will provide the following types of assistance to TIFIA-eligible projects:
Project planning
Studies and analysis that include feasibility, market, project costs, cost-benefit, public benefit, economic assessments, environmental reviews, studies, and analysis
Revenue forecasting, funding and financing options analysis, application of best practices, innovative financing/procurement, and public-private partnerships when appropriate
Preliminary engineering and design work
Statutory and regulatory framework analyses
Assessment of opportunities for private financing, project bundling, and/or phasing
Enhancement of rural project sponsors’ capacity to use the TIFIA program
Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) program, private activity bonds (PABs), and other innovative financing methods
Other direct, project-specific support, as appropriate
Projects that demonstrate long-term self-sustainability will be given greater consideration.
The NFL Foundation Grassroots Program is offering grants up to $250,000 for capital improvement projects that enhance the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields. Eligible applicants include nonprofit, community-based organizations, as well as schools, parks, and recreation departments working in partnership with local nonprofits.
A one-to-one funding match is required. Proposals will be prioritized if they aim to improve underused or poor-condition facilities, show active field use, secure more than one-to-one matching funds, involve partnerships with community nonprofits, ensure ongoing maintenance and safety, and support youth football programs aligned with USA Football’s education standards.
Travel Nevada’s 3D Project: Destination Development for Rural Communities
The 3D Project is Travel Nevada’s Destination Development program aimed at fostering sustainable tourism in rural communities. Selected destinations collaborate with Travel Nevada and consultants to create a 10-year plan that enhances local tourism, aligns with community goals, and attracts investment. Following the planning phase, each community can apply for a share of $1 million to implement their plan.
Key Dates for Cohort 4:
Pre-Application Site Visits: June 2–July 18, 2025
Application Period: July 28–August 15, 2025
Selections Announced: September 10, 2025
Planning Period: September 15, 2025 – February 27, 2026
Funding Applications Open: May 4–May 22, 2026
Funding Announcements: June 2026
Communities interested in participating can schedule a pre-application site visit with Travel Nevada’s Destination Development Manager, Cortney Bloomer.
