Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
AARP Community Challenge
Inactive
Grants for projects that work to improve livability for all residents of a community. The 2026 application cycle will focus on public spaces, housing, transportation, digital connections, and disaster preparedness. Applications from rural communities are encouraged.
Grants for projects that work to improve livability for all residents of a community. The 2026 application cycle will focus on public spaces, housing, transportation, digital connections, and disaster preparedness. Applications from rural communities are encouraged.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 4, 2026
Sponsor: AARP
Application Deadline: Mar 4, 2026
Sponsor: AARP
Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) Training Award
Inactive
Professional development funds for rural and small library staff wanting to build capacity in delivering health information, increase community access to reliable resources, and foster library staff as local health information leaders.
Professional development funds for rural and small library staff wanting to build capacity in delivering health information, increase community access to reliable resources, and foster library staff as local health information leaders.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 2, 2026
Sponsor: Network of the National Library of Medicine
Application Deadline: Mar 2, 2026
Sponsor: Network of the National Library of Medicine
SelectHealth Awards Program
Inactive
Offers monetary awards to organizations and individuals in southern Idaho, Utah, and Clark County, Nevada working to promote healthcare access, food security, housing stability, and mental and physical wellness.
Offers monetary awards to organizations and individuals in southern Idaho, Utah, and Clark County, Nevada working to promote healthcare access, food security, housing stability, and mental and physical wellness.
Geographic coverage: Utah, southern Idaho, and Clark County, Nevada
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsor: Select Health
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsor: Select Health
Sherwood Foundation Grants
Inactive
Funding for nonprofit organizations in Nebraska working to improve quality of life. Past awards have been made across the state, including in rural areas.
Funding for nonprofit organizations in Nebraska working to improve quality of life. Past awards have been made across the state, including in rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Nebraska
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsor: The Sherwood Foundation
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsor: The Sherwood Foundation
New York Volunteer Fire Infrastructure & Response Equipment Grant Program
Inactive
Funding to volunteer fire departments and districts in New York for the construction, renovation, or purchase of critical facilities and to purchase fire service equipment that will upgrade and improve facilities and response capabilities. Priority consideration is given to rural applicants.
Funding to volunteer fire departments and districts in New York for the construction, renovation, or purchase of critical facilities and to purchase fire service equipment that will upgrade and improve facilities and response capabilities. Priority consideration is given to rural applicants.
Geographic coverage: New York
Application Deadline: Feb 25, 2026
Sponsor: New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
Application Deadline: Feb 25, 2026
Sponsor: New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
South Dakota Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment Funding
Inactive
Funding to support strategies that have a focus on prevention, treatment, and/or management of cardiovascular disease in South Dakota. Tribal communities are a priority.
Funding to support strategies that have a focus on prevention, treatment, and/or management of cardiovascular disease in South Dakota. Tribal communities are a priority.
Geographic coverage: South Dakota
Application Deadline: Feb 25, 2026
Sponsor: South Dakota Department of Health
Application Deadline: Feb 25, 2026
Sponsor: South Dakota Department of Health
Alaska Rural Transportation Match and Gap Funding Assistance Program
Inactive
Financial support to meet local match requirements or address funding gaps for transportation improvement projects and supporting infrastructure in rural areas of Alaska.
Financial support to meet local match requirements or address funding gaps for transportation improvement projects and supporting infrastructure in rural areas of Alaska.
Geographic coverage: Alaska
Letter of Intent (Required): Feb 13, 2026
Application Deadline: Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Denali Commission
Letter of Intent (Required): Feb 13, 2026
Application Deadline: Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Denali Commission
2026 Risk Reduction Learning Collaborative: Tribally Led Health Programs & Urban Indian Organizations
Inactive
A collaborative learning opportunity for tribally-led health programs and urban Indian organizations to enhance their capacity to lead local initiatives to reduce Alzheimer's/dementia risk and improve brain health.
A collaborative learning opportunity for tribally-led health programs and urban Indian organizations to enhance their capacity to lead local initiatives to reduce Alzheimer's/dementia risk and improve brain health.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 16, 2026
Sponsors: Alzheimer's Association, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, National Association of County and City Health Officials
Application Deadline: Jan 16, 2026
Sponsors: Alzheimer's Association, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, National Association of County and City Health Officials
Caring for Colorado Foundation Grants
Inactive
Grants for projects in Colorado that enhance health, well-being, and opportunity for children, youth, and families in Colorado. Rural communities are a priority population.
Grants for projects in Colorado that enhance health, well-being, and opportunity for children, youth, and families in Colorado. Rural communities are a priority population.
Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: Caring for Colorado Foundation
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: Caring for Colorado Foundation
Massachusetts Medical Society Physician-Led and Organization Grants
Inactive
Supports organizations in Massachusetts in the areas of quality healthcare services for the uninsured/underinsured and access to behavioral health.
Supports organizations in Massachusetts in the areas of quality healthcare services for the uninsured/underinsured and access to behavioral health.
Geographic coverage: Massachusetts
Letter of Intent (Required): Jan 15, 2026
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Sponsor: Massachusetts Medical Society
Letter of Intent (Required): Jan 15, 2026
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Sponsor: Massachusetts Medical Society