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News by Topic: Funding

Sep 29, 2026 - Describes a new Delaware accelerator that will fund startups developing rural healthcare technology. Highlights how the work will both improve outcomes for rural residents and benefit the state's economy. The program is part of the state's Rural Health Transformation Program plan, as well as a 2-year initiative to attract business to the state.
Source: Delaware Business Times
Sep 28, 2026 - Notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) correcting the September 11, 2026, proposed rule regarding qualified opportunity zones and opportunity funds. Comments on the proposed rule are due by October 26, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 28, 2026 - Announces awarded funding for rural water and wastewater system technical assistance grants that will strengthen water and waste disposal services through training and the promotion of sustainable infrastructure solutions for rural communities.
Source: USDA Rural Development Newsroom
Sep 25, 2026 - Announces awarded funding for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) which expands substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services throughout rural communities.
Source: Health Resources & Services Administration
Sep 25, 2026 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service (RHS) implementing the Multifamily Housing (MFH) Preservation Pilot and announcing the Multifamily Housing Guaranteed Loan Notice of Loan-to-Cost Percentage Change. RHS will use the MFH Preservation Pilot to determine if it can improve program delivery efficiency for transactions that facilitate preservation of low-income housing units in rural America while maintaining appropriate risk management of the portfolio. The loan-to-cost change updates the maximum loan-to-cost percentage for Section 538 loans guaranteed under Option 3 (Continuous Guarantee) from 70% to 80%, and is separate from the Pilot. The Multifamily Housing (MFH) Preservation Pilot will operate between October 9, 2026, and September 25, 2028.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 24, 2026 - The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announces the extension of funds for certain health centers to avoid a gap in services while HRSA awards funds through the fiscal year 2027 Service Area Competition. Health centers with a current period of performance of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2026, or February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2027, will receive an extension of funds through June 30, 2027. Health centers with a current period of performance of March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2027, will receive an extension with funds through July 31, 2027.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 23, 2026 - Announces funding awarded from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) to support new or existing rural health networks in several states. Describes the role of health networks in strengthening rural healthcare delivery.
Source: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
Sep 23, 2026 - Discusses family medicine in rural communities following the announcement of new federally funded family medicine residency programs. Notes that clinicians from or trained in rural areas are more likely to practice there, addressing workforce needs in rural communities. Describes how residencies have been used in various states, the use of Rural Health Transformation Program funds, and tribal community residencies.
Source: Wyoming Public Radio
Sep 22, 2026 - A new statewide collaboration has received funding to help rural North Carolina clinics and hospitals use artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Discusses ethical use of AI and an AI digital divide.
Source: UNC School of Medicine Newsroom
Sep 22, 2026 - Announces newly awarded funding for telehealth and technology-enabled learning projects focused on testing innovative solutions, increasing access to nutrition services, and improving provider retention to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce.
Source: Health Resources & Services Administration