Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Technology for health and human services
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Virginia Mobile and Hybrid Care Program for the Eastern Shore Regional Planning District Commission Collaborative
Funding to eligible organizations to develop and deploy mobile and hybrid care models that serve rural residents within the Eastern Shore Regional Planning District of Virginia.
Funding to eligible organizations to develop and deploy mobile and hybrid care models that serve rural residents within the Eastern Shore Regional Planning District of Virginia.
Geographic coverage: Specific rural areas of Virginia
Application Deadline: Nov 23, 2026
Sponsors: Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission, The Eastern Shore Regional Planning District Commission Collaborative
Application Deadline: Nov 23, 2026
Sponsors: Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission, The Eastern Shore Regional Planning District Commission Collaborative
Virginia Mobile and Hybrid Care Program for the Northern Piedmont Regional Planning District Commission Collaborative
Funding to eligible organizations to develop and deploy mobile and hybrid care models that serve rural residents within the Northern Piedmont Regional Planning District of Virginia.
Funding to eligible organizations to develop and deploy mobile and hybrid care models that serve rural residents within the Northern Piedmont Regional Planning District of Virginia.
Geographic coverage: Specific rural areas of Virginia
Application Deadline: Nov 23, 2026
Sponsors: Northern Piedmont Regional Planning District Commission Collaborative, Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission
Application Deadline: Nov 23, 2026
Sponsors: Northern Piedmont Regional Planning District Commission Collaborative, Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission
Virginia Mobile and Hybrid Care Program for the Southside Regional Collaborative
Funding to eligible organizations to develop and deploy mobile and hybrid care models that serve rural residents within the Southside Regional Planning District of Virginia.
Funding to eligible organizations to develop and deploy mobile and hybrid care models that serve rural residents within the Southside Regional Planning District of Virginia.
Geographic coverage: Specific rural areas of Virginia
Application Deadline: Nov 23, 2026
Sponsors: Southside Regional Planning District Commission Collaborative, West Piedmont Planning District Commission
Application Deadline: Nov 23, 2026
Sponsors: Southside Regional Planning District Commission Collaborative, West Piedmont Planning District Commission
Minnesota Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Grant Program
Assists small rural hospitals in Minnesota with funding for projects to update, modernize, remodel, or replace aging hospital facilities and equipment necessary to maintain operations.
Assists small rural hospitals in Minnesota with funding for projects to update, modernize, remodel, or replace aging hospital facilities and equipment necessary to maintain operations.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Dec 11, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Dec 11, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
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.
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
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Sponsor: Oklahoma Health Care Authority
Quality Payment Program Exceptions
The opportunity to apply for exceptions to meeting Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program requirements. The 2 exceptions include extreme and uncontrollable circumstances and promoting interoperability hardship.
The opportunity to apply for exceptions to meeting Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program requirements. The 2 exceptions include extreme and uncontrollable circumstances and promoting interoperability hardship.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Sponsor: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Sponsor: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDL and REDG)
Loans and grants to assist in the economic development of rural areas, including funds for healthcare facilities and equipment, telecommunications networks, and job creation projects.
Loans and grants to assist in the economic development of rural areas, including funds for healthcare facilities and equipment, telecommunications networks, and job creation projects.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
National Network of Libraries of Medicine Region 3 Grants
Funding for projects in Region 3 that improve health literacy; increase the ability of the general public to find and use health information; and improve health professionals' access to, awareness of, and skills for locating high quality biomedical and health information. NNLM lists rural health as a priority on their initiatives page.
Funding for projects in Region 3 that improve health literacy; increase the ability of the general public to find and use health information; and improve health professionals' access to, awareness of, and skills for locating high quality biomedical and health information. NNLM lists rural health as a priority on their initiatives page.
Geographic coverage: NLM Region 3 states including Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2027
Sponsors: National Institutes of Health, Network of the National Library of Medicine, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2027
Sponsors: National Institutes of Health, Network of the National Library of Medicine, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Rural Health Care Program – Healthcare Connect Fund
Provides assistance to healthcare providers for eligible expenses related to broadband connectivity at a flat discounted rate of 65%. Participants can apply as a member of a consortium or a stand-alone entity.
Provides assistance to healthcare providers for eligible expenses related to broadband connectivity at a flat discounted rate of 65%. Participants can apply as a member of a consortium or a stand-alone entity.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2027
Sponsors: Federal Communications Commission, Universal Service Administrative Company
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2027
Sponsors: Federal Communications Commission, Universal Service Administrative Company
Rural Health Care Telecommunications (Telecom) Program
Assistance to healthcare providers for eligible expenses related to telecommunications and voice services for the use of telemedicine and telehealth.
Assistance to healthcare providers for eligible expenses related to telecommunications and voice services for the use of telemedicine and telehealth.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2027
Sponsors: Federal Communications Commission, Universal Service Administrative Company
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2027
Sponsors: Federal Communications Commission, Universal Service Administrative Company