Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Populations
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
National Indian Health Board Heroes in Health Awards
Inactive
Honorary awards to recognize individuals, organizations, and programs whose leadership and work has affected change or impacted healthcare for American Indian/Native American populations at the local, tribal, regional, and/or national level.
Honorary awards to recognize individuals, organizations, and programs whose leadership and work has affected change or impacted healthcare for American Indian/Native American populations at the local, tribal, regional, and/or national level.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 26, 2026
Sponsor: National Indian Health Board
Application Deadline: Jun 26, 2026
Sponsor: National Indian Health Board
Rural Health Agriculture Family-Friendly Training and Designation (AFTD)
Inactive
A training program designed to address healthcare access among agricultural and rural families. The program educates healthcare professionals about the challenges rural populations and farm families often face, such as limited access to healthcare; stressors, including weather, market fluctuations, and labor shortages; and how to address them.
A training program designed to address healthcare access among agricultural and rural families. The program educates healthcare professionals about the challenges rural populations and farm families often face, such as limited access to healthcare; stressors, including weather, market fluctuations, and labor shortages; and how to address them.
Geographic coverage: Mississippi
Application Deadline: Jun 26, 2026
Sponsor: Mississippi State University Extension
Application Deadline: Jun 26, 2026
Sponsor: Mississippi State University Extension
Oregon Community Grant Program
Inactive
Grants designed to increase access to flexible funding for organizations serving the most pressing needs in communities throughout Oregon.
Grants designed to increase access to flexible funding for organizations serving the most pressing needs in communities throughout Oregon.
Geographic coverage: Oregon
Application Deadline: Jun 23, 2026
Sponsor: Oregon Community Foundation
Application Deadline: Jun 23, 2026
Sponsor: Oregon Community Foundation
Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
Inactive
Funding for community-based outreach education and extension programs at land-grant colleges and universities that provide individuals and families based in rural areas with education and information on health, wellness, and substance use prevention.
Funding for community-based outreach education and extension programs at land-grant colleges and universities that provide individuals and families based in rural areas with education and information on health, wellness, and substance use prevention.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 23, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Application Deadline: Jun 23, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Indian Health Service Phase 2 Produce Prescription Pilot Program
Inactive
Funding to establish or expand programs that connect healthcare providers with food systems to provide fruits, vegetables, and traditional foods to eligible participants. Programs are expected to integrate clinical services with community-based food access strategies and community appropriate nutrition education that reflect community values and practices.
Funding to establish or expand programs that connect healthcare providers with food systems to provide fruits, vegetables, and traditional foods to eligible participants. Programs are expected to integrate clinical services with community-based food access strategies and community appropriate nutrition education that reflect community values and practices.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 22, 2026
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Jun 22, 2026
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Micro-Grants for Food Security Program
Inactive
Grants to eligible agencies for the competitive distribution of sub-grants that increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in areas that have significant levels of food insecurity.
Grants to eligible agencies for the competitive distribution of sub-grants that increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in areas that have significant levels of food insecurity.
Geographic coverage: Alaska, American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, U.S. Virgin Islands
Application Deadline: Jun 22, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Application Deadline: Jun 22, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program
Inactive
Grants to promote and strengthen the ability of Alaska Native-serving institutions and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to carry out education, applied research, and related community development programs.
Grants to promote and strengthen the ability of Alaska Native-serving institutions and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to carry out education, applied research, and related community development programs.
Geographic coverage: Hawaii and Alaska
Application Deadline: Jun 16, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Application Deadline: Jun 16, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Competitive Grants
Inactive
Funding to support projects that will increase the purchase of fruit and vegetables among low-income consumers who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by providing incentives at the point of purchase. Past awards have included projects that served tribal communities, rural and remote communities, or insular areas.
Funding to support projects that will increase the purchase of fruit and vegetables among low-income consumers who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by providing incentives at the point of purchase. Past awards have included projects that served tribal communities, rural and remote communities, or insular areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Jun 16, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Application Deadline: Jun 16, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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.
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.
Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
Sponsor: The Denver Foundation
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
Sponsor: The Denver Foundation
Duke Endowment Child and Family Well-Being Grants
Inactive
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.
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
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
Sponsor: The Duke Endowment