Rural Health
Funding by Type: Grants and Contracts
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation Community Grant
Grants for physician-led, community-based, or statewide programs to improve health in Wisconsin through education and outreach.
Grants for physician-led, community-based, or statewide programs to improve health in Wisconsin through education and outreach.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation
Arkansas Rural Services Block Grant Program
Funding to assist rural communities in Arkansas with development and improvement of local community facilities, including community centers, fire stations, or multi-purpose buildings, and the purchase of fire/service trucks.
Funding to assist rural communities in Arkansas with development and improvement of local community facilities, including community centers, fire stations, or multi-purpose buildings, and the purchase of fire/service trucks.
Geographic coverage: Arkansas
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsors: Arkansas Division of Rural Services, Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsors: Arkansas Division of Rural Services, Arkansas Economic Development Commission
California Health Professions Pathways Program: Population Health Investment (HPPP Pop HI)
Funding to support and encourage underrepresented individuals in California to pursue health careers. Outreach and recruitment in rural and other areas is encouraged. Priority goes to programs that have a high percentage of program sites in Primary Care and/or Behavioral Health Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Funding to support and encourage underrepresented individuals in California to pursue health careers. Outreach and recruitment in rural and other areas is encouraged. Priority goes to programs that have a high percentage of program sites in Primary Care and/or Behavioral Health Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Delaware Community Foundation Capital Project Grants
Funding for nonprofit organizations in Delaware for acquisition, final-stage design, construction, repair, renovation, rehabilitation, or other capital improvements of facilities.
Funding for nonprofit organizations in Delaware for acquisition, final-stage design, construction, repair, renovation, rehabilitation, or other capital improvements of facilities.
Geographic coverage: Delaware
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsor: Delaware Community Foundation
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsor: Delaware Community Foundation
Health Careers Exploration Program (HCEP)
Support for health career conferences, workshops, and health career exploration programs in California. Outreach and recruitment in rural and medically underserved areas/populations is a program priority.
Support for health career conferences, workshops, and health career exploration programs in California. Outreach and recruitment in rural and medically underserved areas/populations is a program priority.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Minnesota Dental Safety Net Grant Program
Grants to support eligible critical access dental providers in Minnesota to provide services for uninsured patients under the age of 21.
Grants to support eligible critical access dental providers in Minnesota to provide services for uninsured patients under the age of 21.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Letter of Intent (Required): Oct 16, 2026
Application Deadline: Dec 14, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Letter of Intent (Required): Oct 16, 2026
Application Deadline: Dec 14, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Minnesota Primary Care Residency Expansion Grant Program
Funding to plan, create, and/or expand residency training programs for primary care physicians in Minnesota.
Funding to plan, create, and/or expand residency training programs for primary care physicians in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Older Adult Mental Health in Rural New York
Funding, training, and curricula for community-based organizations to provide mental health support to older adults in rural New York state.
Funding, training, and curricula for community-based organizations to provide mental health support to older adults in rural New York state.
Geographic coverage: New York
Application Deadline: Oct 18, 2026
Sponsor: National Council on Aging
Application Deadline: Oct 18, 2026
Sponsor: National Council on Aging
CCAM-TAC Community Rides Pilot Grant Program
Funding for pilot initiatives designed to strengthen local transportation coordination and partnerships, foster cross-sector service coordination, and build capacity to improve transportation access for populations with the greatest need.
Funding for pilot initiatives designed to strengthen local transportation coordination and partnerships, foster cross-sector service coordination, and build capacity to improve transportation access for populations with the greatest need.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026
Sponsor: Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Technical Assistance Center
Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026
Sponsor: Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Technical Assistance Center
Service Area Competition Funding for Health Center Program (Areas Served with a Project Period Start Date of April 1, 2027)
Funding to support the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary healthcare services to medically underserved communities and populations. Areas with an April 1, 2027 project period start date are eligible to apply.
Funding to support the delivery of comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary healthcare services to medically underserved communities and populations. Areas with an April 1, 2027 project period start date are eligible to apply.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services