Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Public health

Native American Affairs Technical Assistance to Tribes Inactive
Financial assistance for projects and activities that develop, manage, and protect water and related resources on Tribal lands.

Geographic coverage: Federally recognized Indian Tribes in the 17 Western States identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902
Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2025
Sponsor: U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation

Community-Led Momentum Grants Inactive
Grants for community-driven efforts carried out by eligible community Medical College of Wisconsin academic partnerships to implement innovative projects to advance health in Wisconsin in the areas of public and community health and health workforce education and development.

Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Letter of Intent (Required): Oct 27, 2025
Application Deadline: Feb 23, 2026
Sponsor: Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment

Arkansas Rural Services Block Grant Program Inactive
Funding to assist rural communities in Arkansas with development and improvement of local community facilities, including fire departments, and the purchase of fire safety and life-saving equipment.

Geographic coverage: Arkansas
Application Deadline: Oct 17, 2025
Sponsor: Arkansas Division of Rural Services

Wisconsin AHEC Scholars Program Inactive
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, 2025
Sponsor: Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System

Native American Affairs: Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes Inactive
Funding for emergency drought relief for Tribes. Applicants must demonstrate a health and safety need for the project.

Geographic coverage: Federally recognized Tribes in the 17 Western states identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902 as amended and supplemented
Application Deadline: Oct 14, 2025
Sponsor: U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation

Arizona Systems Change Grants Inactive
Grants for collaborative work that invests in efforts that positively address complex community health challenges and reduces structural and/or systemic gaps in health outcomes or opportunities.

Geographic coverage: Arizona
Application Deadline: Oct 9, 2025
Sponsor: Vitalyst Health Foundation

Delta Dental of Illinois Community Grants Program Inactive
Grants for projects and organizations in Illinois that address access to oral healthcare, student excellence, and oral health education and awareness for underserved children.

Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: Sep 5, 2025
Sponsor: Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation

Delaware State Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for healthcare professionals who agree to practice in an approved area of Delaware for a minimum of 2 years.

Geographic coverage: Delaware
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2025
Sponsor: Delaware Health Care Commission

Dr. Eric Bothwell Awards in American Indian and Alaska Native Men's Health Inactive
Awards for students and early career researchers who focus on the physical and mental health of American Indian and Alaska Native boys and men and the need to address challenges that hinder their ability to fulfill roles as fathers, husbands, providers, leaders, and contributors to their communities.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Sponsor: American Public Health Association

Emergency Response Equipment Grant Program Inactive
Funding for the purchase of emergency response equipment for volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance departments in rural parts of Compeer Financial's service area.

Geographic coverage: Specific counties in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Sponsor: Compeer Financial

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Public health

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Funding by Topic: Public health