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.
Colorado River Basin Tribal Drought Resiliency Program
Funding for drought relief actions and projects that mitigate drought impacts for designated federally recognized tribes within the Colorado River Basin.
Funding for drought relief actions and projects that mitigate drought impacts for designated federally recognized tribes within the Colorado River Basin.
Geographic coverage: Specific federally recognized tribes in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado
Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Department of the Interior
Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Department of the Interior
Hawaii Give Back, Get Back Education Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment for public health professionals in an effort to increase workforce retention within the public health sector in Hawaii.
Loan repayment for public health professionals in an effort to increase workforce retention within the public health sector in Hawaii.
Geographic coverage: Hawaii
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sponsors: Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii State Department of Health
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sponsors: Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii State Department of Health
Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant Program
Grants for qualified nonprofit organizations and tribal organizations to create a revolving loan fund to increase access to clean, reliable water and septic systems for households in eligible rural areas. Funding is designed to help individuals with low to moderate incomes finance certain costs of household water wells and individually owned decentralized wastewater systems that they own or will own.
Grants for qualified nonprofit organizations and tribal organizations to create a revolving loan fund to increase access to clean, reliable water and septic systems for households in eligible rural areas. Funding is designed to help individuals with low to moderate incomes finance certain costs of household water wells and individually owned decentralized wastewater systems that they own or will own.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Utilities Service
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Utilities Service
Wildhorse Foundation Grants
Grants to tribes and national, regional, or local Native American organizations that serve individuals in the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla tribes of Oregon and Washington. Funds may be used to support programs in the areas of public health, public safety, environmental protection, and gambling addiction, among others.
Grants to tribes and national, regional, or local Native American organizations that serve individuals in the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla tribes of Oregon and Washington. Funds may be used to support programs in the areas of public health, public safety, environmental protection, and gambling addiction, among others.
Geographic coverage: Parts of Washington and all of Oregon, as well as any national or regional Indian organization
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
Sponsor: Wildhorse Foundation
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
Sponsor: Wildhorse Foundation
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

