Rural Health
News by Topic: Funding
RHS: Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program-Income Producing Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Provisions
Federal Register
Oct 29, 2026 - Notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service (RHS) amending the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP) regulations to allow the RHS to finance a single-family home with one or more income-producing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). This rule also clarifies the eligibility of properties with features designed to accommodate home-based operations using non-commercial real estate features. This rule is effective December 28, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 28, 2026 - Describes the Rural Grocery Initiative, an opportunity for legislators, funders, economic developers, and other stakeholders to visit with Kansas grocery stores to learn about their funding models, community programs, and challenges operating in rural communities.
Source: Rural Grocery Initiative, Kansas State University
Oct 26, 2026 - Wyoming has received funding to continue its home visiting program for pregnant women and families with young children, offering them connections to support and services. The program recently expanded and prioritizes families at risk of poor health outcomes, including rural residents.
Source: Wyoming Public Radio
Oct 23, 2026 - Describes a newly funded project aiming to increase the participation of rural communities in clinical research and strengthen research partnerships with rural areas across the Southwest. Planned clinical research studies will investigate using telehealth to manage chronic disease and the impact of community doulas on maternal health outcomes.
Source: UNM Health Sciences News
Oct 22, 2026 - Announces newly awarded Rural Health Transformation Program funding in Texas. Initiatives funded will address chronic disease conditions, recruiting and retaining healthcare workforce, and upgrading facilities and equipment.
Source: Office of Governor Greg Abbott
Oct 21, 2026 - Rural hospitals can apply for Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) grants through their states, but some are hesitant to sign up. Highlights areas of concern, including the lack of staff to complete the application process and sustainability of programs, among other things.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Oct 20, 2026 - The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI) has secured new funding to sustain aspects of the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) program, including the nationwide county-level data and What Works for Health. The program will also support an expanded focus in Wisconsin and Minnesota through enhanced data resources, new evidence tools, and an initiative designed to strengthen connections and collaboration among organizations.
Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Oct 16, 2026 - Announces newly awarded Department of Labor funding to support job training for a variety of industries in rural communities including healthcare, information technology, and more. Funding was offered through the Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority, and Northern Border Regional Commission.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Oct 16, 2026 - Describes funding distributed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in fiscal year 2026 for the Multifamily Housing Direct Loan Program and Multifamily Preservation and Revitalization Program. Both programs focus on rental housing investments for rural communities. Notes new funding planned for fiscal year 2027.
Source: USDA Rural Development
Oct 15, 2026 - Describes financial challenges for rural Arizona fire departments due to high equipment costs and unsustainable funding models. Discusses how industry standards are harder for rural departments to meet and how federal funding fills some budget and equipment gaps.
Source: Cronkite News