Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Access - Rural Health Information Hub

Rural Health Agriculture Family-Friendly Training and Designation (AFTD) Inactive
A training program designed to address healthcare access among agricultural and rural families. The program educates healthcare professionals about the challenges rural populations and farm families often face, such as limited access to healthcare; stressors, including weather, market fluctuations, and labor shortages; and how to address them.

Geographic coverage: Mississippi
Application Deadline: Jun 26, 2026
Sponsor: Mississippi State University Extension

Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program Inactive
Funding for community-based outreach education and extension programs at land-grant colleges and universities that provide individuals and families based in rural areas with education and information on health, wellness, and substance use prevention.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 23, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award Inactive
Award that honors the accomplishments of rural hospitals that demonstrate responsiveness, innovation, and excellence in developing, implementing, and sustaining programs and services.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 23, 2026
Sponsor: American Hospital Association

Colorado Comprecare Fund Inactive
Grants to support community-based projects in Colorado that focus on helping older adults maintain their health through self-help and lifestyle changes. This is a statewide fund, and organizations in rural and urban areas have received funding in the past.

Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
Sponsor: The Denver Foundation

Duke Endowment Health Care Grants Inactive
Funding for organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina working to address access to care, maternal and infant health, mental health, oral health, population health, and workforce development.

Geographic coverage: North Carolina and South Carolina
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
Sponsor: The Duke Endowment

Supporting Coloradans in Recovery Through Non-Clinical Programs Inactive
Grants for culturally- and linguistically-responsive programs in Colorado that support individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges in accessing non-clinical support services close to home.

Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
Sponsor: Colorado Health Foundation

Pennsylvania READY Communities Collaborative Funding Inactive
Funding to support Pennsylvania communities in becoming accessible, inclusive places for older adults, people with dementia, and neighbors of all ages.

Geographic coverage: Pennsylvania
Application Deadline: Jun 12, 2026
Sponsors: Grantmakers In Aging, Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA)

Dr. Wendy J. Wolf Health Leadership Award Inactive
Award for an employee of a nonprofit organization in Maine that has demonstrated leadership in the areas of promoting access to healthcare for uninsured or underserved Maine people and/or in improving the health of people in Maine.

Geographic coverage: Maine
Application Deadline: Jun 5, 2026
Sponsor: Maine Health Access Foundation

Claritev Rural Health Grant Inactive
Grants to help healthcare providers in rural areas introduce or expand services, education, screenings and other programs aimed at improving the health of people in their communities.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: Claritev

Indiana Community Health Partnerships Trailblazer Award Inactive
Funding for collaborative, community-engaged research projects focused on topics that have potential to improve health in Indiana.

Geographic coverage: Indiana
Letter of Intent (Optional): May 18, 2026
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute

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