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Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Community engagement and volunteerism

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

NOSORH Awards Inactive
Awards given by the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH). Awards honor exemplary work and leadership of State Offices of Rural Health, individuals, and organizations dedicated to rural health across the country. NOSORH membership is required for some of the awards.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 19, 2024
Sponsor: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
Youth Mental and Behavioral Health: Near-Term Opportunities to Support North Carolina's Youth Inactive
Grants to expand access to mental and behavioral health services and resources for youth in North Carolina through models that are effective in the short term (1-3 years).
Geographic coverage: North Carolina
Application Deadline: Jul 9, 2024
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of North Carolina
Native Voices Rising Grants Inactive
General operating support grants designed to strengthen native-led organizations that are improving the lives of their community members.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 28, 2024
Sponsors: Common Counsel Foundation, Native Americans in Philanthropy
Native Led Social Justice Organizing Grant Inactive
Funding for social justice organizing projects by native led grassroots organizations in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and/or Wyoming that conduct most of their work in reservation communities and/or rural, small town communities.
Geographic coverage: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming
Application Deadline: Jun 14, 2024
Sponsor: Social Justice Fund Northwest
Culture of Health Prize Inactive
Awards to honor collaborative, community-based efforts that address systemic barriers to health and well-being and help communities achieve health equity and create a culture of health for all community members.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Jun 3, 2024
Sponsor: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Jenco Awards Inactive
Monetary awards that recognize visionary leaders who contribute to the quality of life of individuals living in Appalachian Ohio.
Geographic coverage: Ohio
Application Deadline: Jun 3, 2024
Sponsor: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
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: Jun 3, 2024
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Appalachian Community Fund General Fund Inactive
Grants to community-based organizations that address underlying causes of the economic and social distress, poverty, and oppression in the Central region of Appalachia.
Geographic coverage: West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Southwest Virginia, and East Tennessee.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2024
Sponsor: Appalachian Community Fund
Pennsylvania Research Grant and Mini Grant Programs Inactive
Research grants in Pennsylvania to conduct applied policy research that can result in legislative or program policy considerations and mini grants for projects that focus on basic data collection/analysis, timely issues, and/or the preparation of reference materials.
Geographic coverage: Pennsylvania
Letter of Intent (Required): May 24, 2024
Application Deadline: Aug 30, 2024
Sponsor: Center for Rural Pennsylvania
Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service Inactive
Monetary awards that honor health delivery organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to community service.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 22, 2024
Sponsor: American Hospital Association