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.
Native Community Development Financial Institution Relending Demonstration Program
Loans for Native Community Development Financial Institutions to use for relending to increase homeownership opportunities for Native American tribes, Alaska Native communities, and Native Hawaiian communities in rural areas.
Loans for Native Community Development Financial Institutions to use for relending to increase homeownership opportunities for Native American tribes, Alaska Native communities, and Native Hawaiian communities in rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Aug 14, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Housing Service
Application Deadline: Aug 14, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Housing Service
Tribal Colleges Extension Program - Capacity Applications
Grants to build extension program capacity at 1994 Institutions. Funding will support informal, community-based extension projects that address agriculture, youths, economic development, healthy lifestyles, natural resources, and other topics important to Tribal communities.
Grants to build extension program capacity at 1994 Institutions. Funding will support informal, community-based extension projects that address agriculture, youths, economic development, healthy lifestyles, natural resources, and other topics important to Tribal communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Aug 14, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Application Deadline: Aug 14, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program: Tribal Transit Program
Funding to support planning, capital, and operating assistance for tribal public transit services in rural areas. Among other things, this funding supports partnerships working to expand access to health, medical, and social service providers.
Funding to support planning, capital, and operating assistance for tribal public transit services in rural areas. Among other things, this funding supports partnerships working to expand access to health, medical, and social service providers.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Aug 25, 2026
Sponsors: Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
Application Deadline: Aug 25, 2026
Sponsors: Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
Tribal Transportation Safety Strategy Pilot Program
Funding for a single entity address the critical public safety crisis in tribal communities.
Funding for a single entity address the critical public safety crisis in tribal communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Transportation
Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Transportation
Medical Student Education Program
Grants for public medical schools to expand or support education for medical students preparing to become physicians in states with primary care provider shortages. The program focus is on supporting careers in primary care in rural and other areas with a primary care provider shortage.
Grants for public medical schools to expand or support education for medical students preparing to become physicians in states with primary care provider shortages. The program focus is on supporting careers in primary care in rural and other areas with a primary care provider shortage.
Geographic coverage: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
OVW Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program
Grants to assist tribal governments and authorized designees of tribal governments to respond to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking in their communities.
Grants to assist tribal governments and authorized designees of tribal governments to respond to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking in their communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsors: Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsors: Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice
Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program (TSASP)
Funding for tribes and tribal organizations to develop, maintain, and expand sustainable sexual assault services within Indian country and Alaska Native villages.
Funding for tribes and tribal organizations to develop, maintain, and expand sustainable sexual assault services within Indian country and Alaska Native villages.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsors: Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsors: Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice
Native Entities Grant Program
Funding for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian tribes and organizations to promote the adoption of broadband within their communities.
Funding for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian tribes and organizations to promote the adoption of broadband within their communities.
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
Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
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
Wildhorse Foundation Grants
Grants to tribes and national, regional, or local Native American organizations that serve individuals in the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla tribes of Oregon and Washington. Funds may be used to support programs in the areas of public health, public safety, environmental protection, and gambling addiction, among others.
Grants to tribes and national, regional, or local Native American organizations that serve individuals in the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla tribes of Oregon and Washington. Funds may be used to support programs in the areas of public health, public safety, environmental protection, and gambling addiction, among others.
Geographic coverage: Parts of Washington and all of Oregon, as well as any national or regional Indian organization
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
Sponsor: Wildhorse Foundation
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
Sponsor: Wildhorse Foundation