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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.

Illinois Rural Health Fellowship Inactive
A 6-month rural health leadership development program for individuals from Critical Access Hospitals, rural hospitals, and other rural health organizations in Illinois. The program is designed to give participants an understanding of what sets rural healthcare apart from urban, and what rural leaders are called to do in their positions.
Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: Sep 22, 2023
Sponsor: Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network
Oklahoma Hospital Association Excellence in Quality Award Inactive
Honorary awards that recognize exceptional efforts to improve quality and patient care in Oklahoma hospitals. Small hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals are two of the award categories.
Geographic coverage: Oklahoma
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2023
Sponsor: Oklahoma Hospital Association
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) Site Activation Inactive
Apply to be an approved Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program site to receive assistance with recruitment and retention of qualified SUD clinicians and paraprofessionals.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 13, 2023
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Health Service Corps Site Application Inactive
Apply to be a National Health Service Corps Site to receive recruitment and retention assistance, networking opportunities, and other benefits.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 22, 2023
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
North Dakota Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Physical Plant Grant Program Inactive
Grants to CAHs in North Dakota to support the strategic analysis and implementation of physical plant improvements that are necessary to modify, enhance, and expand quality healthcare infrastructure.
Geographic coverage: North Dakota
Application Deadline: Jun 21, 2023
Sponsor: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
North Carolina Rural Hospital Flexibility Improvement Project Inactive
Funding for an organization or organizations to provide technical assistance for Critical Access Hospitals in North Carolina with a focus on improvement of financial and operational implementation, quality metrics, and management of population health.
Geographic coverage: North Carolina
Application Deadline: May 26, 2023
Sponsor: North Carolina Office of Rural Health
Rural Quality Improvement Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement Inactive
Awards funding to one organization to provide technical assistance to beneficiaries of FORHP quality initiatives, such as grantees, Critical Access Hospitals, and other rural providers.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 17, 2023
Sponsors: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration
North Carolina State Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for behavioral health workers who provide primary and behavioral/mental healthcare and agree to practice in rural and other underserved areas of North Carolina.
Geographic coverage: North Carolina
Letter of Intent (Required): Dec 7, 2022
Application Deadline: Jan 4, 2023
Sponsor: North Carolina Office of Rural Health
Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Evaluation Cooperative Agreement Inactive
Funding to a single entity to provide data and conduct analysis to inform improvement efforts in Critical Access Hospitals.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2022
Sponsors: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
North Carolina Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Provider Inactive
Funding for an organization or organizations to provide technical assistance for Critical Access Hospitals in North Carolina with a focus on the new Rural Emergency Hospital provider designation.
Geographic coverage: North Carolina
Application Deadline: Sep 23, 2022
Sponsor: North Carolina Office of Rural Health