Rural Health
Funding by Sponsor: Health Resources and Services Administration

Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR)-Pathway to Registered Nurse Program (PRNP) Inactive
Funding to create a pathway from academic training to clinical practice through the creation and implementation of licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) to registered nurse (RN) bridge programs and employment of clinical nurse faculty. The focus is to provide training experiences in rural and underserved areas.

Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Program (ANE-NPRF) Inactive
Funding to support transition to practice through the establishment, expansion, and/or enhancement of existing community-based nurse practitioner residency and fellowship training programs that are accredited or in the accreditation process. Awardees must train postgraduate APRNs who will serve in primary care settings with a focus on improving access to quality healthcare for rural, urban, and tribal underserved populations.

Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Program Inactive
Grants to support innovative academic-practice partnerships to prepare primary care advanced practice registered nursing students to practice in rural and underserved settings through academic and clinical training.

Integrated Substance Use Disorder Training Program (ISTP) Inactive
Grants to plan, develop, and operate a training program for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, health service psychologists, counselors, nurses, and/or social workers that trains practitioners to provide care for individuals in need of mental health and substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services.

Rural Health Innovation and Transformation Technical Assistance Inactive
Funding for a single organization to provide technical assistance for rural stakeholders. The goal is to support rural healthcare through innovative payment models and promote the value-based care landscape in the context of rural healthcare.

Rural Quality Improvement Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement Inactive
Awards funding to one organization to provide technical assistance to beneficiaries of quality initiatives funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, such as grantees, Critical Access Hospitals, and other rural providers.

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nutrition Training Program Inactive
Funding to promote the healthy nutrition of mothers, children, and families by establishing and enhancing Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nutrition Training Programs to provide training for future and current MCH nutrition professionals and nutrition-focused technical assistance to state Title V and other MCH programs. There is also the opportunity to apply for additional funding for the optional Nutrition Workforce enhancement. Programs should implement a curriculum that provides nutrition-focused clinical preparation in multiple settings emphasizing integration of MCH nutrition services and expanding the reach of MCH nutrition services in rural areas.

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Training Program Inactive
Funding to train healthcare professionals to use valid and reliable screening and diagnostic tools, in addition to providing evidence-based interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental and behavioral concerns.

Rural Health Network Development Program Inactive
Grants for healthcare networks in rural areas to address gaps in service, enhance systems of care, and expand capacity of the local healthcare system. The purpose of this program is to support rural integrated healthcare networks that have combined the functions of the entities participating in the network in order to achieve efficiencies; expand access to, coordinate, and improve the quality of essential healthcare services; and strengthen the rural healthcare system as a whole.

Primary Care Training and Enhancement - Residency Training in Mental and Behavioral Health (PCTE-RTMB) Inactive
Grants to train primary care residents in mental and behavioral health for pediatric, adolescent, young adult, and other populations who are at-risk or have experienced abuse, trauma, or mental health and/or substance use disorders, including those related to the effects of gun violence. Priority will be given to proposals to train residents in rural areas, including for tribes or tribal organizations in rural areas.