Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Healthcare facilities
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Minnesota Hospital Registered Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program
Loan repayment assistance for registered nurses in Minnesota nonprofit hospitals or public hospitals who agree to practice in-person in direct patient care in the state.
Loan repayment assistance for registered nurses in Minnesota nonprofit hospitals or public hospitals who agree to practice in-person in direct patient care in the state.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Oct 6, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Oct 6, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
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
Arkansas Rural Services Block Grant Program
Funding to assist rural communities in Arkansas with development and improvement of local community facilities, including community centers, fire stations, or multi-purpose buildings, and the purchase of fire/service trucks.
Funding to assist rural communities in Arkansas with development and improvement of local community facilities, including community centers, fire stations, or multi-purpose buildings, and the purchase of fire/service trucks.
Geographic coverage: Arkansas
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsors: Arkansas Division of Rural Services, Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsors: Arkansas Division of Rural Services, Arkansas Economic Development Commission
California Health Professions Pathways Program: Population Health Investment (HPPP Pop HI)
Funding to support and encourage underrepresented individuals in California to pursue health careers. Outreach and recruitment in rural and other areas is encouraged. Priority goes to programs that have a high percentage of program sites in Primary Care and/or Behavioral Health Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Funding to support and encourage underrepresented individuals in California to pursue health careers. Outreach and recruitment in rural and other areas is encouraged. Priority goes to programs that have a high percentage of program sites in Primary Care and/or Behavioral Health Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Delaware Community Foundation Capital Project Grants
Funding for nonprofit organizations in Delaware for acquisition, final-stage design, construction, repair, renovation, rehabilitation, or other capital improvements of facilities.
Funding for nonprofit organizations in Delaware for acquisition, final-stage design, construction, repair, renovation, rehabilitation, or other capital improvements of facilities.
Geographic coverage: Delaware
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsor: Delaware Community Foundation
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsor: Delaware Community Foundation
Minnesota Dental Safety Net Grant Program
Grants to support eligible critical access dental providers in Minnesota to provide services for uninsured patients under the age of 21.
Grants to support eligible critical access dental providers in Minnesota to provide services for uninsured patients under the age of 21.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Letter of Intent (Required): Oct 16, 2026
Application Deadline: Dec 14, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Letter of Intent (Required): Oct 16, 2026
Application Deadline: Dec 14, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Service Area Competition Funding for Health Center Program (Areas Served with a Project Period Start Date of April 1, 2027)
Funding to support the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary healthcare services to medically underserved communities and populations. Areas with an April 1, 2027 project period start date are eligible to apply.
Funding to support the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary healthcare services to medically underserved communities and populations. Areas with an April 1, 2027 project period start date are eligible to apply.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Minnesota Rural Community Clinic Grant Program
Grants to plan, establish, or operate clinical services for low-income populations and/or populations living in rural areas of Minnesota.
Grants to plan, establish, or operate clinical services for low-income populations and/or populations living in rural areas of Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
North Carolina Community Health Grant Program
Grants for nonprofit primary care safety net organizations to increase access to primary medical and preventive care in North Carolina.
Grants for nonprofit primary care safety net organizations to increase access to primary medical and preventive care in North Carolina.
Geographic coverage: North Carolina
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026
Sponsor: North Carolina Office of Rural Health
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026
Sponsor: North Carolina Office of Rural Health