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Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Children and youth

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

Trull Foundation Grants
Grants to nonprofits and other eligible organizations for projects in Texas that support children in rural areas, individuals impacted by substance abuse, residents of the Palacios area, and the coastal Texas environment.
Geographic coverage: Texas
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: The Trull Foundation
Zero Suicide Academy
A training for healthcare and behavioral healthcare organizations that seek to dramatically reduce suicides among patients in their care.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Education Development Center, Inc.
Kansas Healthy Habits for Life Inactive
Grants to help schools in Kansas address childhood obesity by reducing cardiovascular risk factors, promoting physical activity, encouraging healthy eating habits, and reinforcing positive mental health.
Geographic coverage: Kansas
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
Sponsor: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation
Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants (YHDP) Inactive
Funding for registered Continuum of Care communities to implement coordinated approaches to reduce the prevalence of unsheltered homelessness; and improve services engagement, health outcomes, and housing stability.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Tennessee Rural Healthcare Access Modernization Program (RAMP) Inactive
Funding for strategic investments that strengthen healthcare infrastructure, expand access to care, and improve healthcare delivery in rural Tennessee.
Geographic coverage: Tennessee
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sponsor: Tennessee Department of Health
Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund Inactive
Funds programs that work in the areas of affordable housing and shelter, education and youth development, environmental stewardship, workforce, and human services within the Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation service area.
Geographic coverage: Available in specific areas in 25 states. See the "Where We Give" section of the program website for details.
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sponsor: Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation
Kentucky Healthy WAY (Wellness in All Youth) Program Inactive
Leadership development and research training program designed to empower rural Kentucky high school students with skills to identify and develop solutions to health and social issues at the school and community level.
Geographic coverage: Kentucky
Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026
Sponsor: University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health
Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Awards Inactive
Grants for nonprofit organizations in Arizona that focus on homelessness, hunger, healthcare for the underserved, and youth programs. Awards have been given to rural and tribal communities.
Geographic coverage: Arizona
Letter of Intent (Required): Sep 24, 2026
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026
Sponsor: Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation
AAPD Foundation Access to Care Grants Inactive
Grants to support community-based initiatives that provide dental homes to children who are underserved and/or have limited access to oral healthcare.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026
Sponsor: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
New Mexico McCune Charitable Foundation Grants Inactive
Funds programs in New Mexico in the areas of arts, education, environment, economic development, health, and social services.
Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Sponsor: McCune Charitable Foundation