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Rural Health
Funding by Type: Technical Assistance

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

Local Foods, Local Places Program in Appalachian Communities Inactive
Provides direct technical assistance to Appalachian communities to boost economic opportunities for local farmers and businesses, improve access to healthy local food, and promote wellness.
Geographic coverage: Counties within the Appalachian Regional Commission service area
Application Deadline: Feb 9, 2024
Sponsors: Appalachian Regional Commission, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program Inactive
2-year technical assistance program for rural hospitals to address financial and operational challenges and help maintain essential health services in rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 7, 2024
Sponsor: Georgia Southern University Center for Public Health Practice and Research
New Markets Tax Credits Preparation Program Inactive
Technical and financial assistance for Federally Qualified Health Centers that are seeking or considering seeking New Markets Tax Credit financing.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Dec 29, 2023
Sponsor: Community Health Center Capital Fund
Reaching Rural: Advancing Collaborative Solutions Inactive
A 1-year training and technical assistance initiative designed to help public safety and public health practitioners and other community stakeholders collaborate more effectively to address substance use and misuse in rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 15, 2023
Sponsors: Bureau of Justice Assistance, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, State Justice Institute, U.S. Department of Justice
Assistance for Communities through the Thriving Communities Program (TCP) Inactive
Technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support for underserved communities to help them compete for federal aid and deliver quality infrastructure projects that enable communities and neighborhoods to thrive.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Nov 15, 2023
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Delta Region Innovative Readiness Training Medical Missions Inactive
An opportunity to host a U.S. Department of Defense readiness training mission to bring medical, dental, and optical care to rural communities in the Delta Region.
Geographic coverage: Available in specific counties in 8 Delta Region states.
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2023
Sponsors: Delta Regional Authority, U.S. Department of Defense
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) Site Activation Inactive
Apply to be an approved Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program site to receive assistance with recruitment and retention of qualified SUD clinicians and paraprofessionals.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 13, 2023
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Michigan Building Healthy Communities Step Up for School Wellness Program Inactive
Supplies Michigan students, teachers, and administrators with resources and tools needed to create a healthy school environment that supports a culture of wellness.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2023
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Michigan Building Healthy Communities: Engaging Middle Schools Through Project Healthy Schools Inactive
Technical assistance for schools in Michigan to establish a healthy school environment that encourages healthy eating and physical activity while supporting higher levels of academic achievement, especially for schools, teachers, and students that are facing unprecedented needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2023
Sponsors: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, University of Michigan
Michigan Building Healthy Communities: Reducing Health Disparities in Elementary Schools Inactive
Technical assistance for schools in Michigan to establish a healthy school environment that encourages healthy eating and physical activity while supporting higher levels of academic achievement. The program is focused on schools, teachers, students, and families in areas that are experiencing health disparities.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2023
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation