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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.

Donald R. Myers Legacy Fund to Support Partnership in Appalachian Ohio Inactive
Grants for public and nonprofit organizations in Appalachian Ohio for projects related to education, support for community leaders, regional networking opportunities, and the provision of basic human needs.
Geographic coverage: Ohio
Application Deadline: Mar 17, 2026
Sponsor: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
Florida Health Literacy Initiative Grants Inactive
Grants to help Florida adult English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and family literacy programs integrate health education into their instruction. The initiative is seeking to cover all areas of the state.
Geographic coverage: Florida
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsors: Florida Blue Foundation, Florida Literacy Coalition
Small Grants for Rural Development Research and/or Extension Projects in the North Central Region Inactive
Seed grants designed for enhancing the ability of land grant institutions to positively influence the quality of life in rural areas in the North Central Region. One of the program priorities is promoting community health and wellness.
Geographic coverage: The 12 states in the north central region.
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
Virginia Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant Program Inactive
Matching grants for Virginia EMS agencies and organizations for equipment, vehicles, training, education, recruitment, and retention projects.
Geographic coverage: Virginia
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health
Northwest Center for Public Health Practice Student Project Stipends Inactive
Stipends for students working on practice-based projects in public health organizations in the Northwest Region of the United States.
Geographic coverage: Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Northwest Center for Public Health Practice
San Manuel Cares Grants Inactive
Funding for tribal governments and tribal nonprofit organizations in the areas of education, community services, healthy/resilient communities, and preserving cultural traditions.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
Whole Foods Market Foundation School Garden Grant Program Inactive
Grants to support new and existing edible gardens at K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations. Applications from under-resourced areas, including rural and tribal communities, are encouraged.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Whole Foods Market Foundation
Indian Highway Safety Lifesavers Conference Grant Inactive
Funding to cover registration and travel expenses for tribal employees of federally recognized tribes who work in traffic safety/enforcement and occupant protection to attend a Lifesavers Conference or other traffic conference.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 13, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Inactive
Funding for training and professional development of library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals in order to develop a broad workforce of library and archives professionals. Health, mental wellness, tribal communities, and rural communities are listed as project types.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Mar 13, 2026
Sponsor: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Tennessee Healthy Built Environment Grants Inactive
Grant to support built environment projects to advance health and resilience in low resource, economically distressed, and at-risk communities in Tennessee.
Geographic coverage: Tennessee
Letter of Intent (Required): Mar 13, 2026
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
Sponsor: Tennessee Department of Health