Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Critical Access Hospitals
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
NOSORH Rural Health University: Workforce+
A national certification program designed to help rural healthcare organizations strengthen recruitment, retention, and workforce stability.
A national certification program designed to help rural healthcare organizations strengthen recruitment, retention, and workforce stability.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 7, 2026
Sponsors: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, Wintergreen
Application Deadline: Oct 7, 2026
Sponsors: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, Wintergreen
340B Drug Pricing Program
Allows certain facilities, such as Critical Access Hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and FQHC Look-Alikes, to purchase prescription and non-prescription medications at reduced cost.
Allows certain facilities, such as Critical Access Hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and FQHC Look-Alikes, to purchase prescription and non-prescription medications at reduced cost.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsors: Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Pharmacy Affairs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsors: Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Pharmacy Affairs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Idaho Rural Nursing Loan Repayment Program (RNLRP)
Loan repayment assistance for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses practicing direct care in rural and Medically Underserved Areas in Idaho.
Loan repayment assistance for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses practicing direct care in rural and Medically Underserved Areas in Idaho.
Geographic coverage: Idaho
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026
Sponsors: Idaho Bureau of Healthcare Access, Idaho Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026
Sponsors: Idaho Bureau of Healthcare Access, Idaho Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Rural Health Care Program – Healthcare Connect Fund
Provides assistance to healthcare providers for eligible expenses related to broadband connectivity at a flat discounted rate of 65%. Participants can apply as a member of a consortium or a stand-alone entity.
Provides assistance to healthcare providers for eligible expenses related to broadband connectivity at a flat discounted rate of 65%. Participants can apply as a member of a consortium or a stand-alone entity.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2027
Sponsors: Federal Communications Commission, Universal Service Administrative Company
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2027
Sponsors: Federal Communications Commission, Universal Service Administrative Company
3RNET Recruiting for Retention Academy
Online educational opportunity to learn about tools and resources that can assist in recruiting qualified providers to rural areas.
Online educational opportunity to learn about tools and resources that can assist in recruiting qualified providers to rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: 3RNET
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: 3RNET
Arkansas Life 360 HOMEs Program
Arkansas Department of Human Services will partner with eligible Medicaid hospitals to implement intensive care coordination for Medicaid clients most at risk of poor health outcomes.
Arkansas Department of Human Services will partner with eligible Medicaid hospitals to implement intensive care coordination for Medicaid clients most at risk of poor health outcomes.
Geographic coverage: Arkansas
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Arkansas Department of Human Services
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Arkansas Department of Human Services
California Teleconnect Fund
A 50% discount subsidy for eligible recurring telecommunications costs for eligible hospitals, health clinics, community-based organizations, and other entities in California.
A 50% discount subsidy for eligible recurring telecommunications costs for eligible hospitals, health clinics, community-based organizations, and other entities in California.
Geographic coverage: California
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: California Telehealth Resource Center
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: California Telehealth Resource Center
Civica Foundation Rural Hospital Program
A no-cost membership program designed to ensure reliable access to essential generic medications for rural and Critical Access Hospitals in a selected nine state service area.
A no-cost membership program designed to ensure reliable access to essential generic medications for rural and Critical Access Hospitals in a selected nine state service area.
Geographic coverage: The service area is Hawaii, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Civica Foundation, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Civica Foundation, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program Technical Assistance
Technical assistance and consultation services for selected applicants through a 3-year participation cycle. The program will assist rural health leaders and providers with implementation of best practices and evidenced-based models that improve performance and enhance care coordination to develop a local system of care.
Technical assistance and consultation services for selected applicants through a 3-year participation cycle. The program will assist rural health leaders and providers with implementation of best practices and evidenced-based models that improve performance and enhance care coordination to develop a local system of care.
Geographic coverage: Counties in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee that are served by the Delta Regional Authority.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Delta Regional Authority, National Rural Health Resource Center
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Delta Regional Authority, National Rural Health Resource Center
HUD Section 242: Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program
Loan and mortgage insurance program to help acute care hospital facilities with remodeling, expansion, modernization, equipment, refinancing, and acquisition. Critical Access Hospitals are eligible to apply.
Loan and mortgage insurance program to help acute care hospital facilities with remodeling, expansion, modernization, equipment, refinancing, and acquisition. Critical Access Hospitals are eligible to apply.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Federal Housing Administration, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Federal Housing Administration, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development