Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Community engagement and volunteerism

Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation Annual Grant Program Inactive
Grants for nonprofit organizations that are engaged in efforts to improve oral health for medically underserved Wisconsin residents.

Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Dental Association

Interact for Health Rural Changemaker Program Inactive
Funding to support grassroots work addressing community-identified challenges related to health in the rural regions served by Interact for Health in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

Geographic coverage: Interact for Health's identified rural counties in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky
Application Deadline: Sep 8, 2026
Sponsor: Interact for Health

Foundation for Rural Service Community Grant Program Inactive
Grants to support a variety of local efforts to build and sustain a high quality of life in rural communities across America. Focus areas include business and economic development, education and workforce, health and well-being, and public service and first responders.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Sep 4, 2026
Sponsor: Foundation for Rural Service

Strengthening the Safety Net: Improving Access to High Quality Health Care in Michigan Inactive
Grants to support clinics providing free medical, dental, and/or mental healthcare for uninsured and underinsured residents of Michigan.

Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation

Tennessee Rural Health Awards Inactive
Honorary awards for programs and people who are working to improve rural health in Tennessee.

Geographic coverage: Tennessee
Application Deadline: Aug 21, 2026
Sponsor: Rural Health Association of Tennessee

Rural Readiness Program Cohort Inactive
Funding for projects from community-based leaders and organizations working to advance place-based economic development and strengthen local capacity across rural Maryland.

Geographic coverage: Maryland's 18 rural designated areas
Application Deadline: Aug 1, 2026
Sponsor: Rural Maryland Council

Texas Libraries Supporting Community Mental Health Inactive
Grant to Texas public libraries to strengthen the mental health and well-being of communities through educational programs, resources, services, and support.

Geographic coverage: Texas
Application Deadline: Jul 23, 2026
Sponsor: Hogg Foundation for Mental Health

Building Communities of Recovery Inactive
Grants to support organizations in mobilizing and connecting community resources to increase access to long-term recovery support for people with substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring substance use and mental disorders. Rural populations are a priority.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 16, 2026
Sponsors: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Indigenous Tomorrows Fund Grants Inactive
Funding for Native-led and Native-serving organizations and collectives whose work is accountable to Indigenous communities and rooted in holistic well-being.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 14, 2026
Sponsor: Native Americans in Philanthropy

Episcopal Health Foundation Grants Inactive
Grants for projects in Texas in the areas of health and healthcare services, healthy communities, and health policies.

Geographic coverage: Texas
Letter of Intent (Required): Jul 10, 2026
Application Deadline: Sep 4, 2026
Sponsor: Episcopal Health Foundation

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Community engagement and volunteerism

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Funding by Topic: Community engagement and volunteerism