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Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Leadership

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

NRHA Rural Hospital HR Certification Program
A hospital leadership and certification program for rural hospital human resource professionals.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Apr 23, 2026
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
Michigan Rural EMS Leadership Academy
A 40-hour leadership program designed to prepare participants to lead and manage rural EMS agencies.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Sponsor: Michigan Center for Rural Health
Missouri Aim for Excellence Award
Award that recognizes hospitals in Missouri for their accomplishments, innovations, and outcomes for projects that address at least two of the three Triple Aim principles, which are population, care quality, and cost/value.
Geographic coverage: Missouri
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Sponsor: Missouri Hospital Association
Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Health
Monetary awards that honor health delivery organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to community health.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 5, 2026
Sponsor: American Hospital Association
Excellence in Rural Psychology Award
Award that recognizes exemplary psychology leadership in rural and remote areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Sponsor: American Psychological Association
Jim Bernstein Community Health Leadership Fellows Program
A fellowship opportunity to develop leaders to work in and improve the health of rural and other underserved communities and populations in North Carolina.
Geographic coverage: North Carolina
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Sponsor: Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation
Western North Carolina Organizational Capacity Building Grants
Funding for internal capacity building support so organizations can more effectively advance work related to housing, education, economic opportunity and/or health and wellness in Western North Carolina.
Geographic coverage: Western North Carolina
Application Deadline: May 18, 2026
Sponsor: Dogwood Health Trust
Boettcher Foundation Grants
Grants for transforming communities by investing in individuals, programs, and organizations throughout Colorado, including a focus on rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: Boettcher Foundation
Dr. Ric Bothwell Awards in American Indian and Alaska Native Men's Health
Awards for students and early career researchers who focus on the physical and mental health of American Indian and Alaska Native boys and men and the need to address challenges that hinder their ability to fulfill roles as fathers, husbands, providers, leaders, and contributors to their communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsor: American Public Health Association
Rural Health Community Capacity Academy
A 12-month program focusing on capacity building. Participants work with a rural health development coach who serves as a guide, thought partner, and connector to help strengthen internal processes and long-term organizational capacity.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association