Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Abuse and violence
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Technical Assistance for Tribal Domestic Violence Programs and Shelters
Technical assistance for tribal domestic violence programs and shelters to build tribal capacity to respond to domestic violence; strengthen advocacy; and improve services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, and sex trafficking.
Technical assistance for tribal domestic violence programs and shelters to build tribal capacity to respond to domestic violence; strengthen advocacy; and improve services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, and sex trafficking.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Indigenous Women's Resource Center
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Indigenous Women's Resource Center
Trull Foundation Grants
Grants to nonprofits and other eligible organizations for projects in Texas that support children in rural areas, individuals impacted by substance abuse, residents of the Palacios area, and the coastal Texas environment.
Grants to nonprofits and other eligible organizations for projects in Texas that support children in rural areas, individuals impacted by substance abuse, residents of the Palacios area, and the coastal Texas environment.
Geographic coverage: Texas
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: The Trull Foundation
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: The Trull Foundation
San Manuel Cares Grants
Inactive
Funding for tribal governments and tribal nonprofit organizations in the areas of education, community services, healthy/resilient communities, and preserving cultural traditions.
Funding for tribal governments and tribal nonprofit organizations in the areas of education, community services, healthy/resilient communities, and preserving cultural traditions.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
Office on Violence Against Women Training and Technical Assistance Initiative
Inactive
Grants to provide direct technical assistance for existing and potential grantees and sub-grantees to enhance and support their efforts to successfully implement projects supported by OVW grant funds. This initiative is designed to build and enhance the capacity of civil and criminal justice system professionals and victim service providers to respond effectively to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking and foster partnerships among organizations that have not traditionally worked together to address these crimes. Rural communities are a program priority.
Grants to provide direct technical assistance for existing and potential grantees and sub-grantees to enhance and support their efforts to successfully implement projects supported by OVW grant funds. This initiative is designed to build and enhance the capacity of civil and criminal justice system professionals and victim service providers to respond effectively to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking and foster partnerships among organizations that have not traditionally worked together to address these crimes. Rural communities are a program priority.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 3, 2026
Sponsors: Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice
Application Deadline: Mar 3, 2026
Sponsors: Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice
Sherwood Foundation Grants
Inactive
Funding for nonprofit organizations in Nebraska working to improve quality of life. Past awards have been made across the state, including in rural areas.
Funding for nonprofit organizations in Nebraska working to improve quality of life. Past awards have been made across the state, including in rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Nebraska
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsor: The Sherwood Foundation
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsor: The Sherwood Foundation
IHS Rick Smith Injury Prevention Award
Inactive
Award that recognizes contributions in the field of injury and violence prevention that have led to improved public health for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Award that recognizes contributions in the field of injury and violence prevention that have led to improved public health for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Indian Health Service
Application Deadline: Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Indian Health Service
National Indian Child Welfare Association Champion for Native Children Award
Inactive
Award for a social worker, case manager, foster parent, or other leader in the foster care system who has made outstanding contributions to the well-being of Indigenous children, families, and communities in the United States or Canada.
Award for a social worker, case manager, foster parent, or other leader in the foster care system who has made outstanding contributions to the well-being of Indigenous children, families, and communities in the United States or Canada.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 5, 2026
Sponsor: National Indian Child Welfare Association
Application Deadline: Jan 5, 2026
Sponsor: National Indian Child Welfare Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Rural Health Grants Program
Inactive
Funding to support health and well-being of rural North Dakotans and address the social determinants of health needs affecting communities.
Funding to support health and well-being of rural North Dakotans and address the social determinants of health needs affecting communities.
Geographic coverage: North Dakota
Application Deadline: Nov 14, 2025
Sponsors: Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
Application Deadline: Nov 14, 2025
Sponsors: Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
Idaho Children's Trust Fund Annual Grant Program
Inactive
Grants for projects designed to prevent child abuse and neglect within Idaho. Rural populations are a priority.
Grants for projects designed to prevent child abuse and neglect within Idaho. Rural populations are a priority.
Geographic coverage: Idaho
Application Deadline: Nov 14, 2025
Sponsor: Idaho Children's Trust Fund
Application Deadline: Nov 14, 2025
Sponsor: Idaho Children's Trust Fund
Tribal Injury Prevention Cooperative Agreement Program
Inactive
Funding for Tribes to implement focused, community-based injury prevention programs and projects using evidence-based and promising strategies
Funding for Tribes to implement focused, community-based injury prevention programs and projects using evidence-based and promising strategies
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2025
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2025
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

