Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Service delivery models
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
PCORI Engagement Award: Convening Support
Inactive
Funding for organizations and communities to hold multi-stakeholder convenings, meetings, and conferences. Convenings should focus on supporting collaboration around patient-centered outcomes research and clinical comparative effectiveness research. PCORI funding interests include research for improved access and delivery of care for rural communities.
Funding for organizations and communities to hold multi-stakeholder convenings, meetings, and conferences. Convenings should focus on supporting collaboration around patient-centered outcomes research and clinical comparative effectiveness research. PCORI funding interests include research for improved access and delivery of care for rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Letter of Intent (Required): Oct 1, 2026
Application Deadline: Jan 11, 2027
Sponsor: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Letter of Intent (Required): Oct 1, 2026
Application Deadline: Jan 11, 2027
Sponsor: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
PCORI Engagement Award: Dissemination Initiative
Inactive
Funding to disseminate and communicate pertinent PCORI-funded research findings to relevant stakeholders in ways that will command their attention and interest and encourage use of information in their healthcare decision-making. PCORI funding interests include research for improved access and delivery of care for rural communities.
Funding to disseminate and communicate pertinent PCORI-funded research findings to relevant stakeholders in ways that will command their attention and interest and encourage use of information in their healthcare decision-making. PCORI funding interests include research for improved access and delivery of care for rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Letter of Intent (Required): Oct 1, 2026
Application Deadline: Jan 11, 2027
Sponsor: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Letter of Intent (Required): Oct 1, 2026
Application Deadline: Jan 11, 2027
Sponsor: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Nebraska AHEC Scholars Program
Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Nebraska that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Nebraska that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Nebraska
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sponsor: Nebraska Area Health Education Centers
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sponsor: Nebraska Area Health Education Centers
Oklahoma AHEC Scholars Program
Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Oklahoma that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Oklahoma that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Oklahoma
Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026
Sponsor: Oklahoma State University Area Health Education Center
Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026
Sponsor: Oklahoma State University Area Health Education Center
Indiana AHEC Scholars: Community Healthcare Fellows Program
Inactive
An interprofessional fellowship program for health professions students in Indiana that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
An interprofessional fellowship program for health professions students in Indiana that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Indiana
Application Deadline: Sep 21, 2026
Sponsor: Indiana Area Health Education Centers Network
Application Deadline: Sep 21, 2026
Sponsor: Indiana Area Health Education Centers Network
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
Inactive
Funding for Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian lands for deployment of broadband service and programs that promote remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources.
Funding for Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian lands for deployment of broadband service and programs that promote remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Sep 17, 2026
Sponsors: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Application Deadline: Sep 17, 2026
Sponsors: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
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.
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: Sep 15, 2026
Sponsor: Utah Area Health Education Centers
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Sponsor: Utah Area Health Education Centers
Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation Annual Grant Program
Inactive
Grants for nonprofit organizations that are engaged in efforts to improve oral health for medically underserved Wisconsin residents.
Grants for nonprofit organizations that are engaged in efforts to improve oral health for medically underserved Wisconsin residents.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Dental Association
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Dental Association
Arizona AHEC Scholars Program
Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Arizona that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and healthcare shortage communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Arizona that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and healthcare shortage communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Arizona
Application Deadline: Sep 13, 2026
Sponsor: Arizona Area Health Education Center Program
Application Deadline: Sep 13, 2026
Sponsor: Arizona Area Health Education Center Program
Foundation for Rural Service Community Grant Program
Inactive
Grants to support a variety of local efforts to build and sustain a high quality of life in rural communities across America. Focus areas include business and economic development, education and workforce, health and well-being, and public service and first responders.
Grants to support a variety of local efforts to build and sustain a high quality of life in rural communities across America. Focus areas include business and economic development, education and workforce, health and well-being, and public service and first responders.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Sep 4, 2026
Sponsor: Foundation for Rural Service
Application Deadline: Sep 4, 2026
Sponsor: Foundation for Rural Service