Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Community engagement and volunteerism

PCORI Ambassador Program
A national volunteer network designed to engage the healthcare community in strengthening the patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) and increasing the dissemination of PCORI-funded​ research. PCORI supports research to give patients a better understanding of the prevention, treatment and care options available while considering potential for differences in treatment effectiveness among subpopulations, such as rural residents.

The Healthy Nonprofit Network
Free training and support for community-based organizations to increase sustainability and resiliency with special focus on small organizations serving rural areas in under-resourced communities in the South.

Community-Led Momentum Grants Inactive
Grants for community-driven efforts carried out by eligible community Medical College of Wisconsin academic partnerships to implement innovative projects to advance health in Wisconsin in the areas of public and community health and health workforce education and development.

NCEA Elder Justice College Ambassador Program Inactive
Program to create student advocates who work to prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Pennsylvania Rural Health Awards Inactive
Awards for individuals and organizations who have made substantial contributions to rural health in Pennsylvania.

American Hospital Association Dick Davidson NOVA Awards Inactive
Awards that recognize innovative hospital/health system collaborations working to improve community health outcomes.

West Virginia Rural Health Awards Inactive
Award program in West Virginia that recognizes the accomplishments of individuals and organizations in the field of rural health.