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News by Topic: Funding

Apr 15, 2026 - Notice from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) rescinding the October 16, 2024, Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for fiscal years 2025-2027. RBCS is currently making regulatory changes to the REAP program and available funding will be announced after publication of these changes. Applicants who previously submitted applications will be required to submit a new application and must comply with the new regulation.
Source: Federal Register
Related funding: Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans
Apr 15, 2026 - Chadron Community Hospital in rural Nebraska closed its dialysis unit in March, due to low reimbursement rates that did not cover costs, causing patients to travel further distances for dialysis care. Nebraska will receive $219 million in first-year funding from the Rural Health Transformation Program, but this may not be enough to keep existing services in place in rural areas.
Source: KFF Health News
Apr 14, 2026 - Rhode Island Gov. Daniel J. McKee has submitted a budget amendment for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 that allocates $16.7 million for the state's Rural Health Information Technology Modernization Program. The amendment will support hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, primary care practices, and behavioral health providers, and will allow pharmacists and dental hygienists to practice at the top of their licenses. An additional $16.2 million will be used to expand rural hospital-at-home programs.
Source: Providence Business News
Apr 13, 2026 - Notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service (RHS) amending its regulations to implement changes related to income calculation and net family assets for properties that receive funding from the Multi-Family Housing (MFH) Section 515 Rural Rental Housing and the Section 514/516 Farm Labor Housing Direct Loan and Grant programs. This rule is effective April 13, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 9, 2026 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announcing a one-year funding extension for recipients of grants through the fiscal year 2022 Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program and the fiscal year 2023 Delta States Network Development Program. Funding for both cohorts is extended from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027.
Source: Federal Register
Apr 8, 2026 - Describes challenges for family caregivers in rural communities where support and resources are limited. Discusses stress and financial strain for caregivers as well as funding needs.
Source: IW Features
Apr 7, 2026 - The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Passenger Ferry Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program. Applications are due by May 11, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Related funding: Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program
Apr 7, 2026 - The governor of Louisiana has established the Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability and the Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council. The 2 groups will administer Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funds and ensure goals are met. Describes health disparities of rural residents in the state.
Source: WAFB
Apr 7, 2026 - Announces Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) funding for nutrition service expansion into primary care settings and for rural residency programs for high-need specialties to address rural workforce shortages.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Apr 6, 2026 - A North Carolina hospital that closed in 2023 may be reopened as the state's first Rural Emergency Hospital. Discusses funding and the impact on local economies when facilities close.
Source: North Carolina Health News