Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Children and youth

Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation S.M.I.L.E. Grants Inactive
Grants for organizations throughout New Jersey and Connecticut that focus on access to dental care for underserved children, people with disabilities, veterans, and seniors.

Geographic coverage: New Jersey and Connecticut
Application Deadline: Feb 18, 2026
Sponsor: Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation, Inc.

Cancer Health Research Centers (CHERCs) Inactive
Funding to support the formation of Cancer Health Research Centers (CHERCs) which are designed to achieve improved cancer health outcomes and reduce cancer mortality. Access to healthcare in rural communities is a program priority.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Letter of Intent (Required): Feb 9, 2026
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: American Cancer Society

Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency Service Coordinator Program Inactive
Grants to fund service coordinators to assist residents of public and Indian housing in making progress towards economic self-sufficiency, including the provision of job training, employment, adult education, housing, and health resources.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Episcopal Health Foundation Grants Inactive
Grants for projects in Texas that strengthen systems of health, build health-promoting communities, and invest in early childhood brain development.

Geographic coverage: Texas
Letter of Intent (Required): Jan 16, 2026
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: Episcopal Health Foundation

Minnesota Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant Inactive
Grants for the development of new or existing pediatric mental health training programs that are located in outpatient primary care clinics in Minnesota.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care

Caring for Colorado Foundation Grants Inactive
Grants for projects in Colorado that enhance health, well-being, and opportunity for children, youth, and families in Colorado. Rural communities are a priority population.

Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: Caring for Colorado Foundation

National Indian Child Welfare Association Champion for Native Children Award Inactive
Award for a social worker, case manager, foster parent, or other leader in the foster care system who has made outstanding contributions to the well-being of Indigenous children, families, and communities in the United States or Canada.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 5, 2026
Sponsor: National Indian Child Welfare Association

Minnesota Dental Foundation Grants Inactive
Grants and in-kind services for outreach programs that provide dental services to underserved populations, promote dental health initiatives, and support dental profession career and volunteer opportunities in Minnesota.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Dec 8, 2025
Sponsor: Minnesota Dental Association

Patrick Leahy 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: Dec 5, 2025
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Food and Nutrition Service

Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages Inactive
Grants for the development of Indian and Alaska Native communities, including housing, public service facilities, healthcare entities, and economic development projects.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 24, 2025
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Children and youth

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Funding by Topic: Children and youth