Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Networking and collaboration
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 CMO/Physician Leader Certification Program
A rural hospital leadership and certification program for rural hospital physician leaders and Chief Medical Officers (CMOs).
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
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
Rural Health Care Outcomes Accelerator
A 3-year initiative designed to eliminate rural health disparities by helping hospitals and clinicians provide high-quality evidence-based care. Assistance includes free access to evidence-based programs, consultants, networking, and recognition.
A 3-year initiative designed to eliminate rural health disparities by helping hospitals and clinicians provide high-quality evidence-based care. Assistance includes free access to evidence-based programs, consultants, networking, and recognition.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: American Heart Association
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: American Heart Association
Strategic Technology Technical Assistance Teams for Transit Agencies
In-person and offsite technical assistance for small-urban, rural, and other eligible transit agencies to develop technology action plans to help meet strategic goals.
In-person and offsite technical assistance for small-urban, rural, and other eligible transit agencies to develop technology action plans to help meet strategic goals.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Community Transportation Association of America, National Center for Applied Transit Technology
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Community Transportation Association of America, National Center for Applied Transit Technology
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.
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
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
The Healthy Nonprofit Network
Free training and support for community-based organizations to increase sustainability and resiliency with a special focus on small organizations serving rural areas in under-resourced communities in the South.
Free training and support for community-based organizations to increase sustainability and resiliency with a special focus on small organizations serving rural areas in under-resourced communities in the South.
Geographic coverage: The program is national in scope, with a special focus on small organizations that serve rural areas in the South.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Healthy Nonprofit Network
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Healthy Nonprofit Network
Thematic Working Groups in the North Central Region
Funding for multistate, regional working groups focusing on creating resilient communities and economies, developing leadership and civic engagement, and promoting community health and wellness that integrates research and Extension programs.
Funding for multistate, regional working groups focusing on creating resilient communities and economies, developing leadership and civic engagement, and promoting community health and wellness that integrates research and Extension programs.
Geographic coverage: The 12 states in the north central region.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation Grant
Inactive
Grants to nonprofits to meet the oral health needs of Colorado communities in the areas of prevention and access to care. The goal is to address oral health disparities and improve the long-term oral health of Colorado residents.
Grants to nonprofits to meet the oral health needs of Colorado communities in the areas of prevention and access to care. The goal is to address oral health disparities and improve the long-term oral health of Colorado residents.
Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Sep 8, 2026
Sponsor: Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation
Application Deadline: Sep 8, 2026
Sponsor: Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation
APhA Foundation Incentive Grants
Inactive
Offers pharmacists seed money to implement or support an innovative patient care service within their pharmacy practice. Pharmacists in rural areas have received funding in previous rounds.
Offers pharmacists seed money to implement or support an innovative patient care service within their pharmacy practice. Pharmacists in rural areas have received funding in previous rounds.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsor: American Pharmacists Association
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsor: American Pharmacists Association
Harvest to Market Grant
Inactive
Funding to support rural farm, ranch, and value-added food businesses producing in, sourcing from, and focused on local and regional markets. This includes food processors, aggregators, distributors, and retailers that source locally and/or serve multiple small- and mid-scale food and farm businesses.
Funding to support rural farm, ranch, and value-added food businesses producing in, sourcing from, and focused on local and regional markets. This includes food processors, aggregators, distributors, and retailers that source locally and/or serve multiple small- and mid-scale food and farm businesses.
Geographic coverage: Eligible rural counties in Kansas and western Missouri
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Sponsor: Heartland Regional Food Business Coalition
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Sponsor: Heartland Regional Food Business Coalition
Oregon Rural Health Excellence Award
Inactive
Awards that recognize rural hospitals, clinics, local public health departments, EMS agencies, and community-based organizations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to health outcomes in their communities in Oregon.
Awards that recognize rural hospitals, clinics, local public health departments, EMS agencies, and community-based organizations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to health outcomes in their communities in Oregon.
Geographic coverage: Oregon
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Sponsor: Oregon Office of Rural Health
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Sponsor: Oregon Office of Rural Health