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.
North Dakota Gero-STARR (Specialized Training to Advance Recruitment and Retention of Nurses in Acute and Long-term Care)
A competitive internal scholarship training program for University of North Dakota pre-licensure nursing students that provides specialized training in the application of the 4Ms framework of age-friendly care to improve care for older adults.
A competitive internal scholarship training program for University of North Dakota pre-licensure nursing students that provides specialized training in the application of the 4Ms framework of age-friendly care to improve care for older adults.
Geographic coverage: North Dakota
Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026
Sponsor: University of North Dakota
Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026
Sponsor: University of North Dakota
West Virginia Rural Health Awards
Award program in West Virginia that recognizes the accomplishments of individuals and organizations in the field of rural health.
Award program in West Virginia that recognizes the accomplishments of individuals and organizations in the field of rural health.
Geographic coverage: West Virginia
Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026
Sponsor: West Virginia Rural Health Association
Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026
Sponsor: West Virginia Rural Health Association
Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program
2-year technical assistance program for rural hospitals to address financial and operational challenges and help maintain essential health services in rural communities.
2-year technical assistance program for rural hospitals to address financial and operational challenges and help maintain essential health services in rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sponsors: Georgia Southern University Center for Public Health Practice and Research, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sponsors: Georgia Southern University Center for Public Health Practice and Research, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
Rural Health Fellows Leadership Program
A year-long, intensive fellowship program designed to develop a community of rural health leaders that will lead in their fields, articulate a compelling vision for rural America, and influence health policy at the local, state, and national levels.
A year-long, intensive fellowship program designed to develop a community of rural health leaders that will lead in their fields, articulate a compelling vision for rural America, and influence health policy at the local, state, and national levels.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
NOSORH Rural Health University: Workforce+
A national certification program designed to help rural healthcare organizations strengthen recruitment, retention, and workforce stability.
A national certification program designed to help rural healthcare organizations strengthen recruitment, retention, and workforce stability.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 7, 2026
Sponsors: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, Wintergreen
Application Deadline: Oct 7, 2026
Sponsors: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, Wintergreen
Boettcher Foundation Grants
Grants for transforming communities by investing in individuals, programs, and organizations throughout Colorado, including a focus on rural communities.
Grants for transforming communities by investing in individuals, programs, and organizations throughout Colorado, including a focus on rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026
Sponsor: Boettcher Foundation
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026
Sponsor: Boettcher Foundation
Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis
Funding for special emphasis extension projects at 1994 Land-Grant Institutions. Projects allow extension offices to be responsive to community needs through and address emerging issues such as agriculture productivity, public health and well-being, engaging tribal youth, economic development, and preparing the next generation of tribal agriculture leaders.
Funding for special emphasis extension projects at 1994 Land-Grant Institutions. Projects allow extension offices to be responsive to community needs through and address emerging issues such as agriculture productivity, public health and well-being, engaging tribal youth, economic development, and preparing the next generation of tribal agriculture leaders.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 2, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Application Deadline: Nov 2, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellows
A fellowship program designed to develop the capacity of mid-career health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health and healthcare policy. Individuals with unique perspectives are strongly encouraged to apply, and the foundation has an interest in rural.
A fellowship program designed to develop the capacity of mid-career health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health and healthcare policy. Individuals with unique perspectives are strongly encouraged to apply, and the foundation has an interest in rural.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 3, 2026
Sponsor: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Application Deadline: Nov 3, 2026
Sponsor: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture
Grants for non-land grant colleges of agriculture to assist in maintaining and expanding their capacity to conduct education, research, and outreach/extension activities related to food, agriculture, renewable resources, and similar disciplines.
Grants for non-land grant colleges of agriculture to assist in maintaining and expanding their capacity to conduct education, research, and outreach/extension activities related to food, agriculture, renewable resources, and similar disciplines.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 10, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Application Deadline: Nov 10, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program (TCRGP)
Grants to tribal colleges and universities for research projects that address concerns and needs of tribal and reservation communities, including projects that focus on health, food, nutrition, and agricultural production research.
Grants to tribal colleges and universities for research projects that address concerns and needs of tribal and reservation communities, including projects that focus on health, food, nutrition, and agricultural production research.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture

