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Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Rural Health Transformation Program

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

Kansas Community Health Worker Accountable Food Is Medicine Grant
Grants designed to improve health outcomes among rural Kansans by integrating community health workers into clinical care teams to connect patients with health and social services to bridge gaps in care. Projects will also establish or expand Accountable Food Is Medicine programs, which integrate nutrition interventions, such as medically tailored meals and produce prescriptions, into healthcare to prevent, manage, or treat chronic conditions.
Geographic coverage: Kansas
Application Deadline: Nov 18, 2026
Sponsor: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Kansas Non-Emergency Transportation (NEMT) Program Grants
Grants to support innovative, sustainable local transportation solutions to help rural Kansans reach medical appointments without duplicating existing services eligible for reimbursement. By improving access to timely care, the program is designed to prevent manageable health issues from becoming emergencies and reduce pressure on rural emergency departments and health systems.
Geographic coverage: Kansas
Application Deadline: Nov 18, 2026
Sponsor: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Mississippi Electronic Health Records Replacement for Small Rural Providers Program (EHR Program)
Funding for rural health and mental health providers in Mississippi seeking to adopt electronic health record (EHR) systems or replace outdated or non-interoperable EHR systems.
Geographic coverage: Mississippi
Application Deadline: Nov 23, 2026
Sponsor: Mississippi State Department of Health
Oklahoma Rural Health Health Information Exchange (HIE) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) Assistance Program
Potential funding and assistance for eligible rural healthcare providers seeking to participate in Oklahoma's statewide Health Information Exchange (HIE) and/or implement, replace, optimize, or expand certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
Geographic coverage: Oklahoma
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Sponsor: Oklahoma Health Care Authority
Hawai'i Outreach for Medical Education in Rural Under-Resourced Neighborhoods (HOME RUN)
Funding to support a comprehensive rural healthcare workforce strategy focused on provider recruitment, provider retention, workforce development, mentorship, and healthcare access in rural Hawaii. The program is designed to strengthen Hawaii's healthcare workforce, improve access to care, and support long-term workforce sustainability in rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Hawaii
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers, Hilo Benioff Medical Center Foundation, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Hawaii Rural Pilina MAMA Grant: Maternal Health Advancement through Mālama and Action
Funding for community-driven maternal and infant health workforce projects in rural Hawaii.
Geographic coverage: Eligible rural communities in Hawaii
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Hawaii State Rural Health Association
Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program Technical Assistance Hub
A clearinghouse for technical assistance (TA) for organizations applying for and receiving funding through the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Technical assistance is designed to help applicants strengthen their understanding of program requirements, work through questions, and develop stronger application materials and offers TA through the grant period.
Geographic coverage: Kansas
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Kansas Health Institute
Puʻulu Lapaʻau Mini‑Grant Program for Rural Healthcare Professional Wellness Inactive
Mini‑grants designed to support programs that promote the health and well-being of healthcare professionals across rural Hawaii. Programs should implement evidence‑based and accessible wellness strategies addressing stress reduction, burnout prevention, and overall professional well-being.
Geographic coverage: Hawaii
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsors: John A. Burns School of Medicine Area Health Education Center, Puʻulu Lapaʻau
Rural Health Transformation Program Inactive
Funding to states for innovative system-wide change designed to strengthen rural communities by improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes.
Geographic coverage: 50 U.S. States
Application Deadline: Nov 5, 2025
Sponsors: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services