Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Research methods and resources
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
The Interdisciplinary Network on Rural Population Health and Aging (INRPHA) Pilot Grant
Inactive
Grant funding for pilot research that enhances the understanding of the multilevel and multidimensional drivers of rural health and aging trends and disparities including focus on within-rural heterogeneity.
Grant funding for pilot research that enhances the understanding of the multilevel and multidimensional drivers of rural health and aging trends and disparities including focus on within-rural heterogeneity.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 10, 2026
Sponsor: The Interdisciplinary Network on Rural Population Health and Aging
Application Deadline: Apr 10, 2026
Sponsor: The Interdisciplinary Network on Rural Population Health and Aging
Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship
Inactive
A self-directed fellowship for Native Americans engaged in meaningful work that benefits Indigenous people and communities in reservation and/or urban settings. The fellowship is open to both emerging and experienced leaders from a wide variety of fields, including but not limited to healthcare, agriculture, food systems, youth leadership development, natural resource management, economic development, journalism, language and cultural revitalization, traditional or contemporary arts, and more.
A self-directed fellowship for Native Americans engaged in meaningful work that benefits Indigenous people and communities in reservation and/or urban settings. The fellowship is open to both emerging and experienced leaders from a wide variety of fields, including but not limited to healthcare, agriculture, food systems, youth leadership development, natural resource management, economic development, journalism, language and cultural revitalization, traditional or contemporary arts, and more.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 6, 2026
Sponsors: First Nations Development Institute, The Henry Luce Foundation
Application Deadline: Apr 6, 2026
Sponsors: First Nations Development Institute, The Henry Luce Foundation
United WE Rural Research Fellowship
Inactive
A 12-month interdisciplinary fellowship designed to generate original research that may lead to improved economic opportunity and quality of life in rural America.
A 12-month interdisciplinary fellowship designed to generate original research that may lead to improved economic opportunity and quality of life in rural America.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 6, 2026
Sponsors: Patterson Family Foundation, United WE
Application Deadline: Apr 6, 2026
Sponsors: Patterson Family Foundation, United WE
Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health Community-Track Pilot Project Grants
Inactive
Grants for community-based projects working to prevent agricultural injury and illness through training and educational campaigns. Priority will be given to projects addressing the conditions of work related to stress and mental health, equipment/tool safety, falls prevention, and chemical safety.
Grants for community-based projects working to prevent agricultural injury and illness through training and educational campaigns. Priority will be given to projects addressing the conditions of work related to stress and mental health, equipment/tool safety, falls prevention, and chemical safety.
Geographic coverage: Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin
Letter of Intent (Required): Apr 1, 2026
Application Deadline: Jun 8, 2026
Sponsor: Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health
Letter of Intent (Required): Apr 1, 2026
Application Deadline: Jun 8, 2026
Sponsor: Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health
Ohio EMS Grant Program
Inactive
Funding for Ohio EMS agencies for training of personnel, purchase of equipment and vehicles, or research related to EMS practices and procedures.
Funding for Ohio EMS agencies for training of personnel, purchase of equipment and vehicles, or research related to EMS practices and procedures.
Geographic coverage: Ohio
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
Sponsor: Ohio Emergency Medical Services
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
Sponsor: Ohio Emergency Medical Services
Grace and Harold Sewell Memorial Fund Learning Partnerships
Inactive
A 1-year fellowship that places a medical or health sciences librarian or information professional with a host organization that is involved in health sciences service delivery, research, or product development. Past learning partnerships have been conducted with rural organizations.
A 1-year fellowship that places a medical or health sciences librarian or information professional with a host organization that is involved in health sciences service delivery, research, or product development. Past learning partnerships have been conducted with rural organizations.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Letter of Intent (Required): Mar 31, 2026
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Grace and Harold Sewell Memorial Fund
Letter of Intent (Required): Mar 31, 2026
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Grace and Harold Sewell Memorial Fund
Northwest Center for Public Health Practice Student Project Stipends
Inactive
Stipends for students working on practice-based projects in public health organizations in the Northwest Region of the United States.
Stipends for students working on practice-based projects in public health organizations in the Northwest Region of the United States.
Geographic coverage: Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Northwest Center for Public Health Practice
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Northwest Center for Public Health Practice
Cancer Health Research Centers (CHERCs)
Inactive
Funding to support the formation of Cancer Health Research Centers (CHERCs) which are designed to achieve improved cancer health outcomes and reduce cancer mortality. Access to healthcare in rural communities is a program priority.
Funding to support the formation of Cancer Health Research Centers (CHERCs) which are designed to achieve improved cancer health outcomes and reduce cancer mortality. Access to healthcare in rural communities is a program priority.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Letter of Intent (Required): Feb 9, 2026
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: American Cancer Society
Letter of Intent (Required): Feb 9, 2026
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: American Cancer Society
Wisconsin Community Health Internship Program (CHIP)
Inactive
A summer internship for college students in Wisconsin. The internship provides hands-on opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to work with local health departments, tribal health centers, community health centers, and community service organizations.
A summer internship for college students in Wisconsin. The internship provides hands-on opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to work with local health departments, tribal health centers, community health centers, and community service organizations.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System
Native American Summer Research Internship (NARI)
Inactive
A 10-week paid summer research opportunity for Native American undergraduate junior and senior students who are interested in health science research and rural health. The internship is located at the University of Utah.
A 10-week paid summer research opportunity for Native American undergraduate junior and senior students who are interested in health science research and rural health. The internship is located at the University of Utah.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 30, 2026
Sponsor: University of Utah School of Medicine
Application Deadline: Jan 30, 2026
Sponsor: University of Utah School of Medicine

