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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.

USDA Community Facilities Guaranteed Loan Program
Loans from eligible private lenders, guaranteed by USDA, to help build essential community facilities in rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
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
Utah Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program
Educational loan repayment assistance for physicians who contract to work in a rural hospital in Utah for a minimum of 2 years.
Geographic coverage: Utah
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Utah Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
West Virginia Hepatitis Academic Mentoring Partnership
A tele-mentoring partnership designed for primary care providers in rural West Virginia to link with disease experts for hepatitis C training.
Geographic coverage: West Virginia
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: West Virginia Rural Health Association
West Virginia Hospital Assistance Grant Program
Grants for financially vulnerable hospitals in West Virginia for at-risk patient care services or health information systems technology sharing.
Geographic coverage: West Virginia
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: West Virginia Health Care Authority
West Virginia Rural Health Infrastructure Loan Fund
Loans for health providers in West Virginia for capital funding needs including construction, renovation, expansion equipment purchases, technology purchases, and practice acquisition.
Geographic coverage: West Virginia
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: West Virginia Center for Rural Health Development
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 31, 2026
Sponsor: American Hospital Association
Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship Inactive
Scholarships for individuals pursuing behavioral health degrees or certifications in California and who agree to a service obligation in approved sites within the state.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Georgia Dual Track Rural Hospital Support Grant for Hospital Stabilization or Graduate Medical Education Inactive
Grants for rural hospitals in Georgia to increase or expand access to healthcare, support recruitment and retention initiatives, reduce existing debt, or strengthen financial and operational foundation/reduce financial waste.
Geographic coverage: Georgia
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsors: Georgia Department of Community Health, Georgia State Office of Rural Health
Wisconsin Medical Telecommunications Equipment Grant Program Inactive
Funding for nonprofit medical clinics, hospitals, and public health agencies for the purchase of specialized telecommunications equipment designed to augment or enhance the delivery of medical services in rural or underserved areas or to people with disabilities in Wisconsin.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Mar 4, 2026
Sponsor: Public Service Commission of Wisconsin