Rural Health
Funding by Type: Awards (Monetary)
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
The John A. Hartford Foundation Business Innovation Award
Inactive
Monetary award for community-based organizations (CBOs) to recognize partnerships with healthcare entities that improve health outcomes and quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities, and/or caregivers.
Monetary award for community-based organizations (CBOs) to recognize partnerships with healthcare entities that improve health outcomes and quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities, and/or caregivers.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 13, 2026
Sponsors: Aging and Disability Business Institute, The John A. Hartford Foundation, USAging
Application Deadline: May 13, 2026
Sponsors: Aging and Disability Business Institute, The John A. Hartford Foundation, USAging
Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Health
Inactive
Monetary awards that honor health delivery organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to community health.
Monetary awards that honor health delivery organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to community health.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 5, 2026
Sponsor: American Hospital Association
Application Deadline: May 5, 2026
Sponsor: American Hospital Association
Dr. Virgilio Licona Community Health Leadership Award
Inactive
Award that recognizes individuals who are working to implement effective solutions to community health barriers and advancing health within the state of Colorado.
Award that recognizes individuals who are working to implement effective solutions to community health barriers and advancing health within the state of Colorado.
Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Colorado Health Foundation
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Colorado Health Foundation
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
Michigan National Rural Health Day Essay Contest
Inactive
Essay contest for high school seniors who live and attend school in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, who are college/university bound in fall 2026, and intend to pursue healthcare careers.
Essay contest for high school seniors who live and attend school in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, who are college/university bound in fall 2026, and intend to pursue healthcare careers.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2025
Sponsors: Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan, Michigan Center for Rural Health, Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2025
Sponsors: Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan, Michigan Center for Rural Health, Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health
Innovations in Alzheimer's Caregiving Awards Program
Inactive
A monetary award for programs or projects that focus on supporting family and informal caregivers of adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, including projects that focus on rural and low-income communities.
A monetary award for programs or projects that focus on supporting family and informal caregivers of adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, including projects that focus on rural and low-income communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2025
Sponsors: Family Caregiver Alliance, RRF Foundation for Aging, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation
Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2025
Sponsors: Family Caregiver Alliance, RRF Foundation for Aging, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation
New Mexico Hero of Health Award
Inactive
Honors individuals working to make a significant difference in the heath of communities in New Mexico.
Honors individuals working to make a significant difference in the heath of communities in New Mexico.
Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2025
Sponsor: Con Alma Health Foundation
Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2025
Sponsor: Con Alma Health Foundation
Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Awards
Inactive
Monetary awards for outstanding programs, organizations, and individuals that are focused on helping people and communities in Florida achieve better health. Awards have been made for organizations in rural communities.
Monetary awards for outstanding programs, organizations, and individuals that are focused on helping people and communities in Florida achieve better health. Awards have been made for organizations in rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Florida
Application Deadline: Oct 7, 2025
Sponsor: Florida Blue Foundation
Application Deadline: Oct 7, 2025
Sponsor: Florida Blue Foundation