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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.

Tribal Justice Systems Planning and Direct Services (Purpose Areas 2 and 3): Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) Inactive
Grants to engage in comprehensive justice system-wide strategic planning and direct service program implementation to improve tribal justice and safety, including community wellness and the capacity to prevent crime.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 5, 2024
Sponsors: Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice
Rural Interprofessional Health Professions Summer Preceptorships Inactive
A paid 6-week educational experience for healthcare professions students who want to learn more about healthcare provision in rural settings. Preceptor locations are in Illinois.
Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: Mar 3, 2024
Sponsors: Illinois Area Health Education Centers Network Program, National Center for Rural Health Professions
Evidence for Action: Indigenous-Led Solutions to Advance Health Equity and Wellbeing Inactive
Funding to support Indigenous-led research designed to enhance the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples and generate approaches to improve health equity. Priority will be given to community investigation, elevating and integrating Indigenous cultures, and knowledge-building practices.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Letter of Intent (Required): Mar 1, 2024
Application Deadline: Jun 28, 2024
Sponsor: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Indian Highway Safety Lifesavers Conference Grant Inactive
Funding to cover registration and travel expenses for tribal employees of federally recognized tribes who work in traffic safety/enforcement and occupant protection to attend the Lifesavers Conference.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2024
Sponsors: Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior
Missouri Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) Inactive
Forgivable loans for the purpose of repaying educational loans for healthcare, mental health, and public health professionals, in exchange for a 2-year service obligation in an underserved area of Missouri.
Geographic coverage: Missouri
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2024
Sponsor: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Put Us on the Map Challenge Inactive
An opportunity for cities with populations less than 50,000 people to get no cost access to over 30 metrics on health, its drivers, and health equity on the City Health Dashboard.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2024
Sponsor: City Health Dashboard
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grants Inactive
Grants for pre-disaster mitigation activities to build capacity of state and local governments, tribes, and territories to help them to identify mitigation actions and implement projects that reduce risks posed by natural hazards. Priority is given for projects that benefit disadvantaged communities, including rural areas. Funding is specifically set aside for resilient infrastructure projects for tribal communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Feb 29, 2024
Sponsors: Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Public Health Associate Program Host Site Application Inactive
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking partnerships with public health agencies and tribal and nongovernmental organizations to serve as host sites for the Public Health Associate Program (PHAP). PHAP is a paid training program funded by the CDC where associates gain hands-on experience across a variety of public health settings. Applicants from rural areas are strongly encouraged.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Feb 29, 2024
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RAISE Transportation Discretionary Grants: FY 2023 National Infrastructure Investments Inactive
Grants for capital investments in unmet surface transportation infrastructure needs with an emphasis on rural areas and tribal lands.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2024
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Transportation
Utah AHEC Scholars Program Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Utah that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and urban underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Utah
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2024
Sponsor: Utah Area Health Education Centers