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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.

Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Grants Inactive
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.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 8, 2026
Sponsors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program Inactive
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.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 8, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Michigan Building Healthy Communities Step Up for School Wellness Program Inactive
Supplies Michigan students, teachers, and administrators with resources and tools needed to create a healthy school environment that supports a culture of wellness.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Dr. Ric Bothwell Awards in American Indian and Alaska Native Men's Health Inactive
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.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsor: American Public Health Association
Illinois Rural Health Careers Camp Inactive
An educational program at Northern Illinois University for students interested in rural healthcare fields.
Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: National Center for Rural Health Professions
Louisiana Community Health Investment Grants Inactive
Grants for programs and/or services in Louisiana that measurably improve maternal, infant, and/or child health outcomes and expand access to care. Priority will be given to initiatives that address documented gaps in care and demonstrate the potential for meaningful, sustainable impact.
Geographic coverage: Louisiana
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Michigan Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Medical education debt repayment program for healthcare providers to practice in healthcare shortage areas in Michigan. Eligible providers will receive student loan repayment for providing mental health services in eligible nonprofit practice sites or public school-based systems for at least 2 years.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Illinois State Dental Society Foundation Community Grants Inactive
Grants for organizations that promote and encourage improved access to oral health and oral health education in Illinois.
Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: May 28, 2026
Sponsor: Illinois State Dental Society Foundation
Delta Dental of Missouri Oral Health Grant Program Inactive
Grants for projects designed to improve the oral health of Missouri residents.
Geographic coverage: Missouri
Letter of Intent (Required): May 22, 2026
Application Deadline: Jun 5, 2026
Sponsor: Delta Dental of Missouri
Delta Dental of South Carolina Oral Health Grant Program Inactive
Grants for projects designed to improve the oral health of South Carolina residents.
Geographic coverage: South Carolina
Letter of Intent (Required): May 22, 2026
Application Deadline: Jun 5, 2026
Sponsor: Delta Dental of South Carolina