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Rural Health Information Hub

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).
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
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.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: American Heart Association
Strategic Technology Technical Assistance Teams for Transit Agencies
In-person and off-site 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
The Healthy Nonprofit Network
Free training and support for community-based organizations to increase sustainability and resiliency with 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
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.
Geographic coverage: The 12 states in the north central region.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
Texas Libraries Supporting Community Mental Health Inactive
Grant to Texas public libraries to strengthen the mental health and well-being of communities through educational programs, resources, services, and support.
Geographic coverage: Texas
Application Deadline: May 6, 2026
Sponsor: Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
AstraZeneca Foundation CHANGE Program Inactive
Funding to improve access to quality healthcare for people experiencing disadvantages due to geographic location or other barriers.
Geographic coverage: California, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Texas
Application Deadline: May 5, 2026
Sponsor: AstraZeneca Foundation
Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Health Inactive
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
Nebraska Services Training Officers Prosecutors (STOP) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant Inactive
Funding that supports multifaceted approaches to responding to the crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human sex trafficking.
Geographic coverage: Nebraska
Application Deadline: May 5, 2026
Sponsor: Nebraska Crime Commission
Tennessee Perinatal Telehealth Inactive
Grants to develop or expand innovative perinatal telehealth models that strengthen Tennessee's maternal health system, reduce gaps in access to specialty obstetrical care, and support a more coordinated statewide approach to high-risk perinatal services. Projects should serve as building blocks toward a more unified perinatal telehealth system capable of improving patient outcomes, decreasing travel burdens, strengthening referral pathways, and supporting providers in rural and healthcare shortage communities.
Geographic coverage: Tennessee
Application Deadline: Apr 29, 2026
Sponsor: Tennessee Department of Health