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Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Healthcare quality

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

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
Achieving Cardiovascular Equity: Quality Improvement Project in Ohio Inactive
A 12 month primary care quality improvement collaborative in Ohio designed to enhance cardiovascular health by improving hypertension control, addressing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk, and connecting patients with resources to address health-related social needs.
Geographic coverage: Ohio
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2024
Sponsors: Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center, Ohio Department of Health, OSU Medical Center
Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Inactive
Grants to state designated entities to assist Critical Access Hospitals with quality and performance activities, including: stabilizing rural hospital finance; integrating emergency medical services (EMS) into their healthcare systems; incorporating population health; and fostering innovative models of healthcare.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 16, 2024
Sponsors: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Community Health Center Awards of Excellence Inactive
Awards that recognizes board members, clinicians, administrators, and public officials that exemplify excellence in community healthcare and contribute to the health center mission.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2024
Sponsor: National Association of Community Health Centers
Osteopathic Health Policy Fellowship Inactive
A leadership training program for osteopathic physicians and other associated health professionals who would like to learn about and implement health policy at local, state, and national levels. Rural health, disparity populations, workforce, and other related topics are policy areas that will be addressed.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2024
Sponsor: American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
American Hospital Association Next Generation Leaders Fellowship Inactive
A fellowship program designed to empower healthcare leaders to bring about lasting change in the hospital and health systems in which they serve. Rural applicants are encouraged.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 29, 2024
Sponsor: American Hospital Association
Maine Cancer Screening Grants Inactive
Grants for evidence-based interventions to increase the number of and/or improve the quality of cancer screening in Maine. Screenings include those for breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, prostate, and skin cancer. Rural populations are a priority.
Geographic coverage: Maine
Application Deadline: Mar 29, 2024
Sponsor: Maine Cancer Foundation
New York Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV and V Health Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Telehealth Transformation Inactive
Grants to healthcare facilities in New York to cover capital, non-capital, and working capital expenses related to technological and telehealth projects that support healthcare transformation activities.
Geographic coverage: New York
Application Deadline: Mar 28, 2024
Sponsors: New York State Department of Health, Office of Primary Care and Health Systems Management
CMS Health Equity Award Inactive
Awards for organizations that are using the CMS Framework for Health Equity to advance health equity and reduce disparities in healthcare access, quality, and outcomes.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 13, 2024
Sponsor: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
New York Health Foundation Special Projects Fund Inactive
Funding for projects that have the potential to improve the health of vulnerable populations in New York and that are outside the typical priorities of the New York Health Foundation.
Geographic coverage: New York
Letter of Intent (Required): Mar 5, 2024
Application Deadline: May 9, 2024
Sponsor: New York Health Foundation