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Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Black or African American

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for medical students approaching their final year of medical school. Scholarship awards are made under national and regional categories, including scholarships for students underrepresented in medicine (such as Native Americans/Native Hawaiians/Alaska Natives) and students committed to addressing health equity for underserved populations and economically disadvantaged areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 17, 2024
Sponsor: American Medical Association
Farm to School Grant Program Inactive
Grants to plan, establish, and/or sustain a Farm to School program that improves access to local foods and nutrition/agriculture resources in schools.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 12, 2024
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Supporting Research in Health Disparities, Policy, and Ethics in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Research (HPE-ADRD) Inactive
Funding to increase understanding and develop strategies to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in Alzheimer's disease and related dementia research. Populations of focus include individuals living in geographies identified as underserved (rural and urban), among others.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Letter of Intent (Required): Jan 9, 2024
Application Deadline: Apr 2, 2024
Sponsor: Alzheimer's Association
Implementation of Community Health Worker-Mediated Services for Re-Engagement to Care and Outreach for Persons with HIV in Rural Communities Inactive
Grants to state and local health departments to partner with HIV clinical providers to develop strategies that use community health workers to re-engage people with HIV in care and conduct outreach among individuals who are not virally suppressed in rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Letter of Intent (Optional): Nov 13, 2023
Application Deadline: Jan 5, 2024
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) (U54 - Clinical Trial Optional) Inactive
Grants to institutions that offer doctorate degrees in the health professions or in a health-related science and have a historical and current commitment to educating underrepresented students, and for institutions that provide clinical services to medically underserved communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Letter of Intent (Optional): Nov 18, 2023
Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2023
Sponsors: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Commonwealth Fund Fellowship in Minority Health Policy Inactive
A one-year fellowship designed to prepare physician-leaders who will work to improve the capacity of the healthcare system to provide access to high quality care for historically marginalized populations. The program provides academic training and coursework, including an MPH or MPA. Physicians from groups underrepresented in medicine, including American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians are encouraged to apply.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2023
Sponsors: Commonwealth Fund, Harvard University
Minnesota Capacity Strengthening Initiative Inactive
Funding to support community-based and faith-based organizations in strengthening their organizational infrastructure to be better equipped and prepared for success in procuring grants and contracts at the department and addressing health inequities across Minnesota. Organizations should serve people of color, American Indians, LGBTQIA+, and/or people living with disabilities. Applications from rural organizations are encouraged.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Nov 20, 2023
Sponsors: Minnesota Center for Health Equity, Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota State Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for primary care providers who agree to provide services in an underserved community in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2023
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Aya Locums Future Leaders in Medicine Scholarship Inactive
Scholarships for students underrepresented in the healthcare professions who are pursuing specific professional and graduate level degree programs.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2023
Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships
New York Healthy Food, Healthy Lives: Supporting a More Equitable Food System Inactive
Funding to advance racial health equity in New York by promoting "Food Is Medicine" interventions and supporting healthier, culturally responsive food purchasing. Indigenous communities are a program priority.
Geographic coverage: New York
Letter of Intent (Required): Oct 23, 2023
Application Deadline: Jan 17, 2024
Sponsor: New York Health Foundation