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.
North Dakota Rural Healthcare Peer Exchange and Professional Development Program
Travel support for individuals or small groups from Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), CAH-owned Rural Health Clinics, and rural emergency medicine service agencies to meet with similar entities from other areas of North Dakota and share information, ideas, and successful approaches to improving quality and access to healthcare services.
Travel support for individuals or small groups from Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), CAH-owned Rural Health Clinics, and rural emergency medicine service agencies to meet with similar entities from other areas of North Dakota and share information, ideas, and successful approaches to improving quality and access to healthcare services.
Geographic coverage: North Dakota
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: North Dakota State Office of Rural Health, University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: North Dakota State Office of Rural Health, University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
Rural Nevada Healthcare Provider Loan Pool
A loan fund to support the cost of equipment, software, and capital improvements that improve access to healthcare in rural and frontier Nevada.
A loan fund to support the cost of equipment, software, and capital improvements that improve access to healthcare in rural and frontier Nevada.
Geographic coverage: Nevada
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Nevada Rural Hospital Partners, State of Nevada
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Nevada Rural Hospital Partners, State of Nevada
T.L.L. Temple Foundation Grants
Funding for projects in the areas of education, economic opportunity, health, human services, arts and culture, and environment and conservation for organizations located in 23 counties of Eastern Texas and Miller County, Arkansas.
Funding for projects in the areas of education, economic opportunity, health, human services, arts and culture, and environment and conservation for organizations located in 23 counties of Eastern Texas and Miller County, Arkansas.
Geographic coverage: 23 counties in Eastern Texas and 1 county in Arkansas
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: T.L.L. Temple Foundation
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: T.L.L. Temple Foundation
Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program
2-year technical assistance program for rural hospitals to address financial and operational challenges and help maintain essential health services in rural communities.
2-year technical assistance program for rural hospitals to address financial and operational challenges and help maintain essential health services in rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Georgia Southern University Center for Public Health Practice and Research, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Georgia Southern University Center for Public Health Practice and Research, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
Virtual Living Room - Using Technology to Address the Critical Healthcare Needs of Veterans in Rural Areas
A grant program that combines rural technology, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs resources, and local support to provide solutions to improve healthcare access for veterans in rural areas.
A grant program that combines rural technology, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs resources, and local support to provide solutions to improve healthcare access for veterans in rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Foundation for Rural Service, NTCA: The Rural Broadband Association, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Foundation for Rural Service, NTCA: The Rural Broadband Association, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Duke Endowment Rural Church Grants
Inactive
Funding for United Methodist Churches in rural areas of North Carolina for health and human service-related outreach programs, church development, and leadership programs.
Funding for United Methodist Churches in rural areas of North Carolina for health and human service-related outreach programs, church development, and leadership programs.
Geographic coverage: North Carolina
Application Deadline: Oct 10, 2026
Sponsor: The Duke Endowment
Application Deadline: Oct 10, 2026
Sponsor: The Duke Endowment
Michigan National Rural Health Day Essay Contest
Inactive
Essay contest for high school seniors who live and attend school in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, who are college/university bound the following fall semester, 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 the following fall semester, and intend to pursue healthcare careers.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Oct 9, 2026
Sponsors: Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan, Michigan Center for Rural Health, Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health
Application Deadline: Oct 9, 2026
Sponsors: Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan, Michigan Center for Rural Health, Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health
Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Program Grants
Inactive
Grants for projects and services in Arizona promoting good oral health practices, increasing access to dental care, vision care, nutrition programs, food banks, and pantries.
Grants for projects and services in Arizona promoting good oral health practices, increasing access to dental care, vision care, nutrition programs, food banks, and pantries.
Geographic coverage: Arizona
Application Deadline: Oct 8, 2026
Sponsor: Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation
Application Deadline: Oct 8, 2026
Sponsor: Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation
Florida Blue Foundation Maternal Health Grants
Inactive
Funding for Florida programs that address barriers in accessing affordable, high-quality maternal healthcare services and support.
Funding for Florida programs that address barriers in accessing affordable, high-quality maternal healthcare services and support.
Geographic coverage: Florida
Application Deadline: Oct 5, 2026
Sponsor: Florida Blue
Application Deadline: Oct 5, 2026
Sponsor: Florida Blue
Delta Region Innovative Readiness Training Medical Missions
Inactive
An opportunity to host a U.S. Department of Defense readiness training mission to bring medical, dental, and optical care to rural communities in the Delta Region.
An opportunity to host a U.S. Department of Defense readiness training mission to bring medical, dental, and optical care to rural communities in the Delta Region.
Geographic coverage: Available in specific counties in 8 Delta Region states.
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sponsors: Delta Regional Authority, U.S. Department of Defense
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sponsors: Delta Regional Authority, U.S. Department of Defense

