Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Older adults

ORR Rural Outdoor Recreation and Health Grant Program — Mountain West Inactive
Funding for communities in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, and Wyoming to identify, improve, and activate outdoor spaces and programs that support healthier, more connected rural lives.

Changing Aging Grants Inactive
Grants for systems-level and programmatic innovations in the areas of ending ageism, advancing digital equity, and supporting aging in place. Rural and other underserved populations/communities are considered a program priority.

Colorado Comprecare Fund Inactive
Grants to support community-based projects in Colorado that focus on helping older adults maintain their health through self-help and lifestyle changes. This is a statewide fund, and organizations in rural and urban areas have received funding in the past.

Pennsylvania READY Communities Collaborative Funding Inactive
Funding to support Pennsylvania communities in becoming accessible, inclusive places for older adults, people with dementia, and neighbors of all ages.

Illinois State Dental Society Foundation Community Grants Inactive
Grants for organizations that promote and encourage improved access to oral health and oral health education in Illinois.

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Capacity Grants for Rural and Underserved Communities in Minnesota Inactive
Grants to increase the number and capacity of home and community-based services providers in rural and/or serving rural or underserved communities in Minnesota.

The John A. Hartford Foundation Business Innovation Award Inactive
Monetary award for community-based organizations (CBOs) to recognize partnerships with healthcare entities that improve health outcomes and quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities, and/or caregivers.

Minnesota Live Well at Home Grants Inactive
Grants to develop and/or provide services to allow for older Minnesotans to live in the community. Funded projects will improve capacity to develop, strengthen, and integrate programs; maintain home and community-based services for individuals' age 65 and older and at risk of long-term nursing home use and/or spending down into medical assistance; and strengthen services for the caregiver support network. Models that serve older adults in rural areas are of particular interest.

Utah Primary Care Grant Program Inactive
Grants to provide access to primary care services for individuals with low income and families living in Utah that do not have health insurance and are not eligible for CHIP, Medicare, or Medicaid.

San Manuel Cares Grants Inactive
Funding for tribal governments and tribal nonprofit organizations in the areas of education, community services, healthy/resilient communities, and preserving cultural traditions.