Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Public health

Indian Housing Block Grant Program Inactive
Grants to develop, maintain, and operate affordable housing in safe and healthy environments on American Indian reservations and in other American Indian areas, and to carry out other affordable housing activities that benefit low-income families.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Tribal Transportation Program Safety Funds Inactive
Funding for tribal governments for the purposes of transportation projects related to safety, safety planning, and safety/infrastructure.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
Sponsors: Federal Highway Administration, Office of Federal Lands Highway (FLH)

Oregon Community Grant Program Inactive
Grants designed to increase access to flexible funding for organizations serving the most pressing needs in communities throughout Oregon.

Geographic coverage: Oregon
Application Deadline: Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Oregon Community Foundation

Designing and Managing Public Health Information Systems: 8 Steps to Success Inactive
Educational opportunity offering webinars, on-demand content, and activities on the systems development life cycle for health IT and informatics. Designed for early career professionals and those working at rural public health agencies.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Jan 7, 2026
Sponsor: Public Health Informatics Institute

Minnesota Rural Public Health Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for Licensed Registered Nurses with certification as public health nurses who agree to serve in designated rural areas of Minnesota.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care

NACCHO's Model Practices Award Inactive
Recognizes and honors outstanding local health officials and practices in the United States.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
Sponsor: National Association of County and City Health Officials

Solid Waste Management Grants Inactive
Funds for organizations to provide technical assistance and/or training to improve the planning and management of solid waste sites in rural areas.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Utilities Service

Water and Waste Disposal Technical Assistance and Training Grants Inactive
Grants for organizations that assist rural and tribal communities with water and/or wastewater operations through technical assistance and training.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Utilities Service

Minnesota Small Cities Development Program Inactive
Grant to help Minnesota cities with fewer than 50,000 residents and counties with fewer than 200,000 with funding for housing, public infrastructure, and commercial rehabilitation projects.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Letter of Intent (Required): Nov 26, 2025
Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Employment and Economic Development Department

Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages Inactive
Grants for the development of Indian and Alaska Native communities, including housing, public service facilities, healthcare entities, and economic development projects.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 24, 2025
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Public health

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Funding by Topic: Public health