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Rural Health Information Hub

Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Healthcare business and finance

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

NRHA Rural Hospital CNO Certification Program
A leadership and certification program for current Chief Nursing Officers of rural hospitals.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Center for Rural Health Leadership, National Rural Health Association
Oweesta Native CDFI Loan Funds and Technical Assistance
Oweesta is an intermediary organization that provides financial products and development services for Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). The primary goal is to support Native CDFIs so that they have the capacity to assist individuals, businesses, and organizations with financing and technical assistance for the development of small businesses, affordable housing/home ownership, community facilities, and financial education programs in Native communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: First Nations Development Institute, First Nations Oweesta Corporation
Quality Reporting and Peer Review Assistance for Rural Hospitals in Oklahoma
Customized technical assistance for rural hospitals in Oklahoma in the areas of evaluation, healthcare improvement, data, and reporting.
Geographic coverage: Oklahoma
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality
Rural Hospital Stabilization Program
Technical assistance for rural hospitals to help improve financial stability by enhancing or expanding healthcare services that meet community needs.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Rural Health Resource Center
Rural Nevada Healthcare Provider Loan Pool
A loan fund to support the cost of equipment, software, and capital improvements that improve access to healthcare in rural and frontier Nevada.
Geographic coverage: Nevada
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Nevada Rural Hospital Partners, State of Nevada
SBA 7(a) Guaranteed Loans
Loan guarantees to financial institutions that provide loans to small businesses (including small healthcare practices) for working capital, equipment purchase, real estate purchase, building construction/renovation, business acquisition, and debt refinancing.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Small Business Administration
T.L.L. Temple Foundation Grants
Funding for projects in the areas of education, economic opportunity, health, human services, arts and culture, and environment and conservation for organizations located in 23 counties of Eastern Texas and Miller County, Arkansas.
Geographic coverage: 23 counties in Eastern Texas and 1 county in Arkansas
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: T.L.L. Temple Foundation
Texas Rural Engagement Program
Technical assistance for rural communities, hospitals, clinics, and providers in Texas to improve healthcare workforce expansion activities and enhance the operations and financial viability of healthcare facilities.
Geographic coverage: Texas
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: A&M Rural and Community Health Institute, Texas A&M University School of Medicine, Texas A&M University School of Nursing
USDA Rural Hospital Technical Assistance
Technical assistance for rural hospitals to identify and address healthcare needs and strengthen local healthcare systems. The overall goal of the program is to enhance hospital systems for improved efficiency and financial performance, bolster quality of care, and support communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: National Rural Health Association, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Wyoming Grant Assistance Program (WYGAP)
Technical assistance program that provides local governments, non-profits, and small businesses in Wyoming with support to identify, pursue, and manage grants that support local priorities.
Geographic coverage: Wyoming
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Wyoming State Budget Department