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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.

Native American Child Health Advocacy Award
Honorary award to recognize an individual (physician or non-physician) who has made a major contribution to promoting Native American child health.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: American Academy of Pediatrics
North Central Region Extension Collaboration and Implementation Grants
Funding for land grant institutions extension programs working to create resilient communities and economies, developing leadership and civic engagement, and promoting community health and wellness in rural areas of the North Central Region of the U.S.
Geographic coverage: The 12 states in the north central region.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
NRHA Rural Health Clinic Leader Certification Program
A certification program designed to support and strengthen Rural Health Clinic leadership.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
NRHA Rural Health Nurse Certification Program
A leadership and certification program for current rural nurses.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
NRHA Rural Hospital Board of Trustees Certification Program
A certification program for rural hospital Board Trustees.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
NRHA Rural Hospital CEO Certification Program
A rural hospital leadership and certification program for current and future rural hospital CEOs.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
NRHA Rural Hospital CFO Certification Program
A leadership and certification program for current Chief Financial Officers of rural hospitals.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Center for Rural Health Leadership, National Rural Health Association
NRHA Rural Hospital CMO/Physician Leader Certification Program
A rural hospital leadership and certification program for rural hospital physician leaders and Chief Medical Officers (CMOs).
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
NRHA Rural Hospital CNO Certification Program
A leadership and certification program for current Chief Nursing Officers of rural hospitals.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Center for Rural Health Leadership, National Rural Health Association
Texas Rural Hospital Officers Academy
A leadership-based educational opportunity designed to support rural hospital officers who are navigating financial pressure, workforce shortages, operational complexity, and evolving healthcare regulations while providing essential healthcare to their communities.
Geographic coverage: Texas
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Texas A&M University System, Texas State University System, Texas Tech University System, The University of Texas System, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health