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Funding by Topic: Policy

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

Appalachian Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative
Funding to assist in moving individuals in the Appalachian region from substance use disorder treatment to recovery to employment, with a focus on support services that enable and support individual successful entry or reentry into the workforce.
Geographic coverage: Available in specific counties in 13 states.
Letter of Intent (Required): May 12, 2026
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
Sponsor: Appalachian Regional Commission
Con Alma Health Statewide New Mexico Annual Grants
Grants for projects designed to improve health for people who live in New Mexico, including rural, tribal, and frontier communities.
Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Sponsor: Con Alma Health Foundation
Western North Carolina Organizational Capacity Building Grants
Funding for internal capacity building support so organizations can more effectively advance work related to housing, education, economic opportunity and/or health and wellness in Western North Carolina.
Geographic coverage: Western North Carolina
Application Deadline: May 18, 2026
Sponsor: Dogwood Health Trust
Prevent Cancer Foundation Community Grants
Grants for projects focused on cancer prevention and early detection in rural communities from organizations located in the communities they serve.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: May 20, 2026
Sponsor: Prevent Cancer Foundation
Pennsylvania Research Grant and Mini Grant Programs
Research grants in Pennsylvania to conduct applied policy research that can result in legislative or program policy considerations and mini grants for projects that focus on basic data collection/analysis, timely issues, and/or the preparation of reference materials.
Geographic coverage: Pennsylvania
Letter of Intent (Required): Jun 1, 2026
Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026
Sponsor: Center for Rural Pennsylvania
Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH) Model
Funding for state Medicaid agencies to test the impact of a value-based payment model supporting an integrated care delivery framework in specialty behavioral health organizations and settings for adults with severe mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Letter of Intent (Optional): Apr 1, 2026
Application Deadline: Jun 3, 2026
Sponsor: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Georgia Moment of Spark Grants
Grants to advance the long-term health and well-being of communities, families, and individuals in Georgia by helping communities leverage their collective power for systems change that reflects the community's visions for a healthy future.
Geographic coverage: Georgia
Application Deadline: Jun 5, 2026
Sponsor: Georgia Health Initiative
Duke Endowment Child and Family Well-Being Grants
Funding to expand opportunities for children who have experience or are at risk of maltreatment in North Carolina and South Carolina, including out of home care and evidenced-based programs focused on prevention and early intervention for at-risk children.
Geographic coverage: North Carolina and South Carolina
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
Sponsor: The Duke Endowment
CareQuest Philanthropy: Grants in Oral Health
Funding for projects that promote access to the oral health system. Priority populations include rural communities, people with disabilities, and older adults, among others.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Grants
Grants for organizations working in West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania in the areas of health, education, economic development, and community development.
Geographic coverage: West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation