Rural Health
News by Topic: Funding
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
Oct 14, 2026 - Mississippi State University-Meridian and Mississippi Christian University in Clinton will share a $500,000 U.S. Department of Education grant to expand clinical training opportunities for physician assistant students in rural Mississippi. The funding runs through August 2029 and will help strengthen the healthcare workforce and improve patient outcomes.
Source: Mississippi State University
Oct 14, 2026 - Virginia leaders are considering expanding the definition of rural to allow more areas to qualify for Rural Health Transformation Program funding. The expanded definition must be approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Source: WDBJ
Oct 13, 2026 - The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced $12.7 million in awards through the Maternal Produce Prescription Program to help pregnant and postpartum women and their families in low-income and medically underserved communities access healthy foods. The program bolsters partnerships among healthcare providers, community-based organizations, and local food systems.
Source: Health Resources and Services Administration