Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Access
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Michigan National Rural Health Day Essay Contest
Essay contest for high school seniors who live and attend school in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, who are college/university bound in fall 2026, and intend to pursue healthcare careers.
Essay contest for high school seniors who live and attend school in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, who are college/university bound in fall 2026, and intend to pursue healthcare careers.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2025
Sponsors: Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan, Michigan Center for Rural Health, Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2025
Sponsors: Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan, Michigan Center for Rural Health, Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health
Louisiana Community Health Grants
Grants for programs across the state of Louisiana that are designed to increase preventive care, create health equity, and improve health outcomes.
Grants for programs across the state of Louisiana that are designed to increase preventive care, create health equity, and improve health outcomes.
Geographic coverage: Louisiana
Application Deadline: Nov 1, 2025
Sponsor: Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Application Deadline: Nov 1, 2025
Sponsor: Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Rural Health Transformation Program
Funding to states for innovative system-wide change designed to strengthen rural communities by improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes.
Funding to states for innovative system-wide change designed to strengthen rural communities by improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes.
Geographic coverage: 50 U.S. States
Application Deadline: Nov 5, 2025
Sponsors: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Nov 5, 2025
Sponsors: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Rural Health Grants Program
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
Wisconsin Tele-Behavioral Health Grant
Grant funding to expand access to tele-behavioral health services by reducing barriers driven by technology.
Grant funding to expand access to tele-behavioral health services by reducing barriers driven by technology.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Nov 14, 2025
Sponsor: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Application Deadline: Nov 14, 2025
Sponsor: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Rural Advancement for Maryland Peers
Grant funding for organizations that offer professional development for existing, or training to prospective certified peer recovery specialists in Maryland.
Grant funding for organizations that offer professional development for existing, or training to prospective certified peer recovery specialists in Maryland.
Geographic coverage: 18 counties in Maryland
Application Deadline: Nov 21, 2025
Sponsor: Maryland Department of Labor
Application Deadline: Nov 21, 2025
Sponsor: Maryland Department of Labor
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation Student Award Program
Funding for doctoral and medical students at Michigan universities who research healthcare topics, including demonstration and evaluation projects and pilot programs that are aimed at improving healthcare within the state.
Funding for doctoral and medical students at Michigan universities who research healthcare topics, including demonstration and evaluation projects and pilot programs that are aimed at improving healthcare within the state.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2025
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2025
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Centene Foundation Grants
Grant funding for nonprofit organizations working in the areas of healthcare, social services, or education.
Grant funding for nonprofit organizations working in the areas of healthcare, social services, or education.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2025
Sponsor: Centene Corporation Foundation
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2025
Sponsor: Centene Corporation Foundation
Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) Foundation Grants
Funding for projects and research to increase access to and utilization of oral health care.
Funding for projects and research to increase access to and utilization of oral health care.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2025
Sponsor: Dental Trade Alliance Foundation
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2025
Sponsor: Dental Trade Alliance Foundation
Minnesota Dental Foundation Grants
Grants and in-kind services for outreach programs that provide dental services to underserved populations, promote dental health initiatives, and support dental profession career and volunteer opportunities in Minnesota.
Grants and in-kind services for outreach programs that provide dental services to underserved populations, promote dental health initiatives, and support dental profession career and volunteer opportunities in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Dec 8, 2025
Sponsor: Minnesota Dental Association
Application Deadline: Dec 8, 2025
Sponsor: Minnesota Dental Association