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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.

PHEARLESS (Public Health Regenerative Leadership Synergy) Initiative Inactive
An initiative that brings rising public health leaders together with community leaders to co-create sustainable solutions that advance health equity and well-being for all. Community collectives will be selected to participate in a one-year program comprising four competency-developing modules, a culminating activity, stipends, and potential implementation grant funding.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Jul 6, 2023
Sponsors: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, National Association of County and City Health Officials, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, University of South Florida College of Public Health
Maine Community Responsive Grants Inactive
Grants for planning or implementation projects to improve access to care and health outcomes among communities and populations in Maine that experience health inequities, including rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Maine
Letter of Intent (Required): Jul 5, 2023
Application Deadline: Aug 24, 2023
Sponsor: Maine Health Access Foundation
Excellence in Rural Psychology Award Inactive
Award that recognizes exemplary psychology leadership in rural and remote areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 3, 2023
Sponsor: American Psychological Association
Pacific Public Health Fellowship Program Inactive
A two-year professional development program designed to prepare new college graduates and early career professionals in a variety of public health career pathways to meet emerging and future public health challenges in the Pacific.
Geographic coverage: US Pacific Island Territories
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2023
Sponsors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pacific Island Health Officers Association, U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) Departments/Ministries of Health
Region 6 Public Health Leadership Institute (R6-PHLI) Inactive
A virtual leadership program designed for mid-career practitioners and emerging leaders in Public Health Region 6.
Geographic coverage: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2023
Sponsor: Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center
Ron Nelson Award Inactive
Recognizes and honors an outstanding leader and champion for Rural Health Clinics.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2023
Sponsor: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
Jenco Awards Inactive
Monetary awards that recognize visionary leaders who contribute to the quality of life of individuals living in Appalachian Ohio.
Geographic coverage: Ohio
Application Deadline: Jun 27, 2023
Sponsor: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
EMS Leadership Academy and Rural Scholarships Inactive
A two-part, 60-hour leadership program designed to prepare participants to lead and manage EMS agencies. Scholarships are available for rural EMS providers.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Jun 16, 2023
Sponsor: Michigan Center for Rural Health
Telligen Community Initiative Grants Inactive
Grants for programs and nonprofit organizations that address social determinants that impact health and enhance equity, that are making healthcare education more accessible, and that are fostering healthcare innovation in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, and Oklahoma.
Geographic coverage: Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, and Oklahoma
Application Deadline: Jun 16, 2023
Sponsor: Telligen Community Initiative
Arizona Rural Women's Health Champion Awards Inactive
Awards to honor individuals who are working to advance rural women's health in Arizona.
Geographic coverage: Arizona
Application Deadline: Jun 2, 2023
Sponsor: Arizona Rural Women's Health Network