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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.

USDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - Phase I Inactive
Funding for research that focuses on the development of new technologies that address important problems affecting people, institutions, and communities in rural America, including health, agriculture, rural development, and the environment.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Sep 19, 2023
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Maine Connect the Ready Grants Inactive
Funding for projects to address gaps in broadband service availability within Maine. Grants will be awarded to applicants who are ready to implement proposed projects resulting in last-mile broadband service within eligible project areas, which include rural and remote areas.
Geographic coverage: Maine
Application Deadline: Sep 14, 2023
Sponsor: Maine Connectivity Authority
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 development, community development, education, and telecommunications.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Sep 5, 2023
Sponsor: Foundation for Rural Service
Medica Foundation Rural Health Program Inactive
Provides funds for organizations to support health related programs that strengthen regional and rural communities in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Nonmetropolitan areas of Minnesota
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2023
Sponsor: Medica Foundation
Iowa Rural Innovation Grant Inactive
Grants to support innovative projects that address current issues and challenges faced by rural communities in Iowa. Project themes include community investment, growth, and connection.
Geographic coverage: Iowa
Application Deadline: Aug 30, 2023
Sponsor: Iowa Economic Development Authority
Healthcare Data for Public Health Action Challenge Inactive
Award challenge designed to collect and electronically report complete case information from healthcare to public health agencies (PHAs) so they can better prepare for, and respond to, health concerns in their jurisdictions. Participants from rural and tribal PHAs are encouraged.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Letter of Intent (Required): Aug 18, 2023
Application Deadline: Nov 17, 2023
Sponsor: Association of Public Health Laboratories
Arizona Librarians Enhancing Resilient Rural Communities Mini-Grants Inactive
Training and mini-grants for small and rural public libraries in Arizona to support innovative projects addressing health and health-related disparities in their communities.
Geographic coverage: Arizona
Application Deadline: Aug 14, 2023
Sponsors: Arizona Center for Rural Health, Arizona Library Association
Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program - Tribal Competitive Outreach Program (TCOP) Inactive
Grants to support eligible governmental and non-governmental partners in conducting a wide range of innovative outreach activities to raise awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program and increase enrollment among eligible households in tribal communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 28, 2023
Sponsor: Federal Communications Commission
Washington Broadband Construction Loan Program Inactive
Construction loans to promote the expansion of broadband service in unserved areas of Washington.
Geographic coverage: Washington
Letter of Intent (Required): Jul 18, 2023
Application Deadline: Oct 4, 2023
Sponsor: Washington State Department of Commerce
Smart Rural Community Showcase Award Inactive
Honors rural communities that have achieved high levels of broadband activity and have used it to support innovative practices in industry sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, safety and security, and economic development.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 15, 2023
Sponsor: NTCA: The Rural Broadband Association