Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Public health
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Rural Overdose Prevention and Response Community of Practice for Local Health Departments
A community of practice that will bring representatives from local health departments that support rural communities and areas together to learn, share resources, and support each other in their overdose prevention and response efforts.
A community of practice that will bring representatives from local health departments that support rural communities and areas together to learn, share resources, and support each other in their overdose prevention and response efforts.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 9, 2026
Sponsor: National Association of County and City Health Officials
Application Deadline: Oct 9, 2026
Sponsor: National Association of County and City Health Officials
Comprehensive Tribal Justice Systems Strategic Planning (Purpose Area 2): Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS)
Grants to engage in comprehensive justice system-wide strategic planning to improve tribal justice and safety, including community wellness and the capacity to prevent crime.
Grants to engage in comprehensive justice system-wide strategic planning to improve tribal justice and safety, including community wellness and the capacity to prevent crime.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice
Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation Grants
Grants for projects in Maine that address the underlying causes and consequences of social and environmental problems.
Grants for projects in Maine that address the underlying causes and consequences of social and environmental problems.
Geographic coverage: Maine
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsor: Stephen and Tabitha King (STK) Foundation
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsor: Stephen and Tabitha King (STK) Foundation
Wisconsin AHEC Scholars Program
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Wisconsin that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Wisconsin that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System
Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation Community Grant
Grants for physician-led, community-based, or statewide programs to improve health in Wisconsin through education and outreach.
Grants for physician-led, community-based, or statewide programs to improve health in Wisconsin through education and outreach.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation
Arkansas Rural Services Block Grant Program
Funding to assist rural communities in Arkansas with development and improvement of local community facilities, including community centers, fire stations, or multi-purpose buildings, and the purchase of fire/service trucks.
Funding to assist rural communities in Arkansas with development and improvement of local community facilities, including community centers, fire stations, or multi-purpose buildings, and the purchase of fire/service trucks.
Geographic coverage: Arkansas
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsors: Arkansas Division of Rural Services, Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsors: Arkansas Division of Rural Services, Arkansas Economic Development Commission
National Environmental Public Health Internship Program Application for Host Sites
Opportunities for health departments to host environmental health student interns.
Opportunities for health departments to host environmental health student interns.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Oct 18, 2026
Sponsor: National Environmental Health Association
Application Deadline: Oct 18, 2026
Sponsor: National Environmental Health Association
National Environmental Public Health Internship Program Application for Students
Internship opportunity for students studying accredited environmental health academic programs.
Internship opportunity for students studying accredited environmental health academic programs.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 18, 2026
Sponsor: National Environmental Health Association
Application Deadline: Oct 18, 2026
Sponsor: National Environmental Health Association
Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program
Funding to provide culturally responsive training and technical assistance for tribes in the areas of criminal justice, substance use, violent crime, and intergovernmental collaboration.
Funding to provide culturally responsive training and technical assistance for tribes in the areas of criminal justice, substance use, violent crime, and intergovernmental collaboration.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 21, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice
Application Deadline: Oct 21, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice
Community-Led Momentum Grants
Support for community-driven efforts to implement new public and community health strategies, develop innovative programs and resources to advance Wisconsin's current or future health workforce, and carry out novel efforts to inform policy and practice to advance health in Wisconsin. Successful projects will engage a collaborative team of community and Medical College of Wisconsin partners to demonstrate impact on the community-identified health need during the project period.
Support for community-driven efforts to implement new public and community health strategies, develop innovative programs and resources to advance Wisconsin's current or future health workforce, and carry out novel efforts to inform policy and practice to advance health in Wisconsin. Successful projects will engage a collaborative team of community and Medical College of Wisconsin partners to demonstrate impact on the community-identified health need during the project period.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Letter of Intent (Required): Oct 26, 2026
Application Deadline: Feb 22, 2027
Sponsor: Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment
Letter of Intent (Required): Oct 26, 2026
Application Deadline: Feb 22, 2027
Sponsor: Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment

