Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Healthcare needs and services
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
IHS Rick Smith Injury Prevention Award
Award that recognizes contributions in the field of injury and violence prevention that have led to improved public health for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Award that recognizes contributions in the field of injury and violence prevention that have led to improved public health for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Indian Health Service
Application Deadline: Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Indian Health Service
Drug-Free Communities Support Program
Awards funding to coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance use among youth and to establish and strengthen collaboration among communities, organizations, and governmental entities. Many rural communities have been awarded funding in the past.
Awards funding to coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance use among youth and to establish and strengthen collaboration among communities, organizations, and governmental entities. Many rural communities have been awarded funding in the past.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Feb 12, 2026
Sponsors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
Application Deadline: Feb 12, 2026
Sponsors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
Alaska Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program
Financial support to meet local match requirements or address funding gaps for transportation improvement projects and supporting infrastructure in rural areas of Alaska.
Financial support to meet local match requirements or address funding gaps for transportation improvement projects and supporting infrastructure in rural areas of Alaska.
Geographic coverage: Alaska
Letter of Intent (Required): Feb 13, 2026
Application Deadline: Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Denali Commission
Letter of Intent (Required): Feb 13, 2026
Application Deadline: Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Denali Commission
Minnesota International Medical Graduates Clinical Preparation Grant
Grants to support clinical preparation for immigrant international medical graduates (IMGs) in Minnesota.
Grants to support clinical preparation for immigrant international medical graduates (IMGs) in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship Program
Scholarships for students in Iowa seeking careers in high-need healthcare fields.
Scholarships for students in Iowa seeking careers in high-need healthcare fields.
Geographic coverage: Iowa
Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2026
Sponsor: Iowa Hospital Association
Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2026
Sponsor: Iowa Hospital Association
MedServe North Carolina Fellowships in Primary Care Medicine
A 2-year, full-time, post-college community service fellowship in rural and other underserved community primary care sites in North Carolina.
A 2-year, full-time, post-college community service fellowship in rural and other underserved community primary care sites in North Carolina.
Geographic coverage: North Carolina
Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2026
Sponsor: MedServe
Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2026
Sponsor: MedServe
Destination Dental School Fellowship
A gateway educational experience for undergraduate students and bachelor degree recipients who are interested in a career in dentistry. This program is designed to prepare individuals who have been underrepresented in the profession, including those from rural areas, to successfully apply to dental school.
A gateway educational experience for undergraduate students and bachelor degree recipients who are interested in a career in dentistry. This program is designed to prepare individuals who have been underrepresented in the profession, including those from rural areas, to successfully apply to dental school.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 16, 2026
Sponsors: State University of New York, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (UBSDM)
Application Deadline: Feb 16, 2026
Sponsors: State University of New York, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (UBSDM)
Tribal Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) and Data Modernization Mentorship Program
Program designed to connect tribes and tribal organizations with peer-to-peer mentoring partners who will provide technical assistance and support for data modernization efforts that are specifically adapted to each tribe's infrastructure and capacity needs.
Program designed to connect tribes and tribal organizations with peer-to-peer mentoring partners who will provide technical assistance and support for data modernization efforts that are specifically adapted to each tribe's infrastructure and capacity needs.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: National Indian Health Board
Application Deadline: Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: National Indian Health Board
Maine Certification Program for Primary Care and Dental Tax Credit
Tax credit for eligible primary care professionals working in underserved areas of Maine.
Tax credit for eligible primary care professionals working in underserved areas of Maine.
Geographic coverage: Maine
Application Deadline: Feb 18, 2026
Sponsor: Maine Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Feb 18, 2026
Sponsor: Maine Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
VA Homeless Providers Per Diem Only Grant Program
Funding for eligible entities to provide provide transitional housing beds or service centers for veterans who are homeless or at risk for becoming homeless.
Funding for eligible entities to provide provide transitional housing beds or service centers for veterans who are homeless or at risk for becoming homeless.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 18, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Application Deadline: Feb 18, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs