Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Abuse and violence

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.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
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.

Geographic coverage: Texas
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: The Trull 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.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
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.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
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.

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

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.

Geographic coverage: Idaho
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

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2025
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

NCEA Elder Justice College Ambassador Program Inactive
Program to create student advocates who work to prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 22, 2025
Sponsors: Keck School of Medicine of USC, National Center on Elder Abuse

Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation Community Grant Inactive
Grants for physician-led, community-based, or statewide programs to improve health in Wisconsin through education and outreach.

Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2025
Sponsor: Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation

Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program Inactive
Funding for tribes and tribal organizations to create, maintain, and expand sustainable sexual assault services within tribal lands and Alaska Native villages.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Sep 23, 2025
Sponsors: Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Abuse and violence

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Funding by Topic: Abuse and violence