Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Tribal communities
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
American Indians Accessing Health Professions Workshop
Inactive
A two day educational program designed to encourage more American Indian/Alaska Native students to pursue health professions. The program will take place July 9-11, 2026 in Riverside and Colton, California.
A two day educational program designed to encourage more American Indian/Alaska Native students to pursue health professions. The program will take place July 9-11, 2026 in Riverside and Colton, California.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 12, 2026
Sponsor: Association of American Indian Physicians
Application Deadline: Jun 12, 2026
Sponsor: Association of American Indian Physicians
Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grants
Inactive
Community-based grants for eligible entities to provide or coordinate the provision of primarily non-clinical suicide prevention services to eligible veterans and their families.
Community-based grants for eligible entities to provide or coordinate the provision of primarily non-clinical suicide prevention services to eligible veterans and their families.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Jun 12, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Application Deadline: Jun 12, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Grants
Inactive
Grants to support the efforts of current and former Drug Free Communities grant recipients to prevent substance use among youth by addressing local drug crises and emerging drug use issues. The focus is on prevention of opioid, methamphetamine, and prescription drug use among youth, including activities targeting rural and tribal communities.
Grants to support the efforts of current and former Drug Free Communities grant recipients to prevent substance use among youth by addressing local drug crises and emerging drug use issues. The focus is on prevention of opioid, methamphetamine, and prescription drug use among youth, including activities targeting rural and tribal communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 8, 2026
Sponsors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Jun 8, 2026
Sponsors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program
Inactive
Funding for extension programs that address the unique needs of tribal communities. Supports the development and delivery of informal education and outreach activities that seek to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of individuals and families on Tribal lands.
Funding for extension programs that address the unique needs of tribal communities. Supports the development and delivery of informal education and outreach activities that seek to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of individuals and families on Tribal lands.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 8, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Application Deadline: Jun 8, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Advancing Native Students in Aging Research
Inactive
A 1-week training course for undergraduate students to develop independent research careers in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and the mechanisms of aging.
A 1-week training course for undergraduate students to develop independent research careers in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and the mechanisms of aging.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsors: Magee-Womens Research Institute, Pittsburgh Development Center
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsors: Magee-Womens Research Institute, Pittsburgh Development Center
Dr. Ric Bothwell Awards in American Indian and Alaska Native Men's Health
Inactive
Awards for students and early career researchers who focus on the physical and mental health of American Indian and Alaska Native boys and men and the need to address challenges that hinder their ability to fulfill roles as fathers, husbands, providers, leaders, and contributors to their communities.
Awards for students and early career researchers who focus on the physical and mental health of American Indian and Alaska Native boys and men and the need to address challenges that hinder their ability to fulfill roles as fathers, husbands, providers, leaders, and contributors to their communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsor: American Public Health Association
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsor: American Public Health Association
The American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarships
Inactive
Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students seeking certificate, undergraduate, and graduate studies at tribal colleges and universities and nonprofit, accredited schools in the United States.
Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students seeking certificate, undergraduate, and graduate studies at tribal colleges and universities and nonprofit, accredited schools in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsor: American Indian College Fund
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsor: American Indian College Fund
Indian Health Service Capital Infrastructure Program
Inactive
Funding for improvements to existing tribal healthcare facilities that reduce energy and water use, lower operating and utility costs, improve indoor environmental quality, and incorporate current energy efficiency codes and standards.
Funding for improvements to existing tribal healthcare facilities that reduce energy and water use, lower operating and utility costs, improve indoor environmental quality, and incorporate current energy efficiency codes and standards.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 30, 2026
Sponsor: Indian Health Service
Application Deadline: May 30, 2026
Sponsor: Indian Health Service
NLM Information Resource Grants to Reduce Health Disparities and Promote Health for All (G08 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Inactive
Funding for projects that use information technology to improve the organization and management of health-related information for consumers and their healthcare providers experiencing health disparities.
Funding for projects that use information technology to improve the organization and management of health-related information for consumers and their healthcare providers experiencing health disparities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Letter of Intent (Optional): Apr 24, 2026
Application Deadline: May 25, 2026
Sponsors: National Institutes of Health, Office of Research on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Letter of Intent (Optional): Apr 24, 2026
Application Deadline: May 25, 2026
Sponsors: National Institutes of Health, Office of Research on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Leadership Development Programs
Inactive
Leadership development programs designed to improve health of Alaska Natives through improving leadership skills and abilities through training, coaching, mentoring, and practical experience.
Leadership development programs designed to improve health of Alaska Natives through improving leadership skills and abilities through training, coaching, mentoring, and practical experience.
Geographic coverage: Alaska
Application Deadline: May 24, 2026
Sponsor: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Application Deadline: May 24, 2026
Sponsor: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium