Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Hospitals
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
LEAD (Long-Term Enhanced ACO Design) Model
A reimbursement model for healthcare providers and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). LEAD builds upon the CMS Innovation Center's earlier accountable care work and uses improved benchmarking to appeal to a broader mix of healthcare providers, including those with specialized patient populations and those new to ACOs such as smaller, independent or rural-based practices.
A reimbursement model for healthcare providers and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). LEAD builds upon the CMS Innovation Center's earlier accountable care work and uses improved benchmarking to appeal to a broader mix of healthcare providers, including those with specialized patient populations and those new to ACOs such as smaller, independent or rural-based practices.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 17, 2026
Sponsor: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Application Deadline: May 17, 2026
Sponsor: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
National Health Service Corps Site Application
Apply to be a National Health Service Corps Site to receive recruitment and retention assistance, networking opportunities, and other benefits.
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: May 19, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: May 19, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Texas Rural Hospital Innovation Grant Program
Grants to support rural hospitals, rural hospital authorities (RHA), and rural hospital districts (RHD) in Texas to provide access to healthcare, improve quality of care, strengthen financial stability, and ensure initiatives are sustainable.
Grants to support rural hospitals, rural hospital authorities (RHA), and rural hospital districts (RHD) in Texas to provide access to healthcare, improve quality of care, strengthen financial stability, and ensure initiatives are sustainable.
Geographic coverage: Texas
Application Deadline: May 28, 2026
Sponsor: Texas Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: May 28, 2026
Sponsor: Texas Health and Human Services
Gladys Brooks Foundation Grants
Grants for libraries, educational institutions, hospitals, and clinics within the service area of the Gladys Brooks Foundation.
Grants for libraries, educational institutions, hospitals, and clinics within the service area of the Gladys Brooks Foundation.
Geographic coverage: Available in 12 states.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsor: Gladys Brooks Foundation
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsor: Gladys Brooks Foundation
Texas Rural Health Facility Capital Improvement Program
Grants for rural public and nonprofit hospitals in Texas to make capital improvements to existing facilities, construct new health facilities, or to purchase capital equipment.
Grants for rural public and nonprofit hospitals in Texas to make capital improvements to existing facilities, construct new health facilities, or to purchase capital equipment.
Geographic coverage: Texas
Application Deadline: Jun 2, 2026
Sponsors: Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas State Office of Rural Health
Application Deadline: Jun 2, 2026
Sponsors: Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas State Office of Rural Health
Duke Endowment Health Care Grants
Funding for organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina working to address access to care, maternal and infant health, mental health, oral health, population health, and workforce development.
Funding for organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina working to address access to care, maternal and infant health, mental health, oral health, population health, and workforce development.
Geographic coverage: North Carolina and South Carolina
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
Sponsor: The Duke Endowment
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
Sponsor: The Duke Endowment
Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award
Award that honors the accomplishments of rural hospitals that demonstrate responsiveness, innovation, and excellence in developing, implementing, and sustaining programs and services.
Award that honors the accomplishments of rural hospitals that demonstrate responsiveness, innovation, and excellence in developing, implementing, and sustaining programs and services.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 23, 2026
Sponsor: American Hospital Association
Application Deadline: Jun 23, 2026
Sponsor: American Hospital Association
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program Grants
Grants to help rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect to each other, and the world, overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density.
Grants to help rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect to each other, and the world, overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Utilities Service
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Utilities Service
Kerr Foundation Grants
Provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the Kerr Foundation service area in the areas of education, health, cultural development, and human services.
Provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the Kerr Foundation service area in the areas of education, health, cultural development, and human services.
Geographic coverage: Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Oklahoma organizations will receive first priority for available funds.
Letter of Intent (Required): Jun 30, 2026
Application Deadline: Aug 15, 2026
Sponsor: Kerr Foundation
Letter of Intent (Required): Jun 30, 2026
Application Deadline: Aug 15, 2026
Sponsor: Kerr Foundation
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDL and REDG)
Loans and grants to assist in the economic development of rural areas, including funds for healthcare facilities and equipment, telecommunications networks, and job creation projects.
Loans and grants to assist in the economic development of rural areas, including funds for healthcare facilities and equipment, telecommunications networks, and job creation projects.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development