Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Children and youth

Dr. Ric Bothwell Awards in American Indian and Alaska Native Men's Health
Awards for students and early career researchers who focus on the physical and mental health of American Indian and Alaska Native boys and men and the need to address challenges that hinder their ability to fulfill roles as fathers, husbands, providers, leaders, and contributors to their communities.

Michigan Building Healthy Communities Step Up for School Wellness Program
Supplies Michigan students, teachers, and administrators with resources and tools needed to create a healthy school environment that supports a culture of wellness.

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Grants
Grants to support the efforts of current and former Drug Free Communities grant recipients to prevent substance use among youth by addressing local drug crises and emerging drug use issues. The focus is on prevention of opioid, methamphetamine, and prescription drug use among youth, including activities targeting rural and tribal communities.

Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program
Funding for extension programs that address the unique needs of tribal communities. Supports the development and delivery of informal education and outreach activities that seek to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of individuals and families on Tribal lands.

Duke Endowment Child and Family Well-Being Grants
Funding to expand opportunities for children who have experience or are at risk of maltreatment in North Carolina and South Carolina, including out of home care and evidenced-based programs focused on prevention and early intervention for at-risk children.

Duke Endowment Health Care Grants
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.

Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Program
Funding to support states and tribes with implementing suicide prevention and early intervention strategies for youth up to age 24.

Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Grants
Grants for organizations in the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation service area, with a focus on community enhancement, safety/wellness, environment, arts/culture, and education.

Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
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.

Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment for eligible clinicians who provide pediatric medical subspecialty, pediatric surgical specialty, or child and adolescent behavioral healthcare including substance use disorder prevention and treatment services. In exchange for loan repayment, participants agree to 3 years of full-time service at an approved site.