Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Funding
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities (FRCAs): Health-Related Programs
Provides an overview of congressionally authorized federal regional commissions and authorities (FRCAs), state-federal partnerships that use federal funds for economic development grants and related activities. Discusses the relationship between health and economic development. Describes examples of FRCA health-related grant programs and activities, such as healthcare facility development and equipment, workforce development, business technical assistance, and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. Summarizes recent legislation and policy proposals regarding FRCAs and health, as well as considerations for Congress.
Date: 06/2026
Sponsoring organization: Congressional Research Service
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Provides an overview of congressionally authorized federal regional commissions and authorities (FRCAs), state-federal partnerships that use federal funds for economic development grants and related activities. Discusses the relationship between health and economic development. Describes examples of FRCA health-related grant programs and activities, such as healthcare facility development and equipment, workforce development, business technical assistance, and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. Summarizes recent legislation and policy proposals regarding FRCAs and health, as well as considerations for Congress.
Date: 06/2026
Sponsoring organization: Congressional Research Service
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Coordinating Federal Strategies to Strengthen Rural Health
Webinar recording discussing federal agencies' priorities, initiatives, and insights from speakers at the Centers from Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Includes discussion of the Rural Health Transformation Program and other opportunities for states and organizations with an interest in rural health to benefit from federal rural health investments, collaboration, and programs. Requires free registration to view.
Author(s): John Auerbach, Diane Hall, Sarah Heppner, Kate Sapra
Date: 06/2026
Sponsoring organization: ICF
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Webinar recording discussing federal agencies' priorities, initiatives, and insights from speakers at the Centers from Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Includes discussion of the Rural Health Transformation Program and other opportunities for states and organizations with an interest in rural health to benefit from federal rural health investments, collaboration, and programs. Requires free registration to view.
Author(s): John Auerbach, Diane Hall, Sarah Heppner, Kate Sapra
Date: 06/2026
Sponsoring organization: ICF
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Uneven Ground: Local Public Funding Gaps Between Rural and Nonrural America
Reports on differences in public investment via local government in rural and urban communities, discussing factors including revenue gaps, people-based and place-based spending, persistent poverty, federal and state intergovernmental funding availability, and more. Details health and quality of life implications throughout. Free to download with contact information.
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Author(s): Amanda Weinstein, Olivia Galloway, Adam Dewbury, et al.
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: Center on Rural Innovation
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Reports on differences in public investment via local government in rural and urban communities, discussing factors including revenue gaps, people-based and place-based spending, persistent poverty, federal and state intergovernmental funding availability, and more. Details health and quality of life implications throughout. Free to download with contact information.
Additional links: Download Report
Author(s): Amanda Weinstein, Olivia Galloway, Adam Dewbury, et al.
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: Center on Rural Innovation
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Rural Health Transformation Program: Opportunities for Philanthropy
Discusses how philanthropic organizations can contribute to rural health in response to the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. Summarizes the RHT Program's strategic goals, state priorities, and implementing agencies, and provides recommendations to philanthropies in providing flexible funding alongside state agencies, convening stakeholders and providing feedback, and delivering technical assistance for state grantees and rural organizations.
Author(s): Colin Pekruhn, Juliette Manise
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: Grantmakers in Health
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Discusses how philanthropic organizations can contribute to rural health in response to the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. Summarizes the RHT Program's strategic goals, state priorities, and implementing agencies, and provides recommendations to philanthropies in providing flexible funding alongside state agencies, convening stakeholders and providing feedback, and delivering technical assistance for state grantees and rural organizations.
Author(s): Colin Pekruhn, Juliette Manise
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: Grantmakers in Health
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Exploring USDA Rural Development Programs
Reports on USDA Rural Development programs and funding provided, with data for select topics by region, year, and investment type. Covers programs related to economic development, housing, community facilities, energy, infrastructure, and more.
Author(s): Anil Rupasingha, James C. Davis, Robert Dinterman
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Reports on USDA Rural Development programs and funding provided, with data for select topics by region, year, and investment type. Covers programs related to economic development, housing, community facilities, energy, infrastructure, and more.
Author(s): Anil Rupasingha, James C. Davis, Robert Dinterman
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Governors' Policy Actions on Behavioral Health Access
Provides examples of behavioral health priorities outlined in state Rural Health Transformation Programs, including integrated care models, scaling telehealth services, and workforce incentives. Describes how states can incorporate supplemental grant funding to promote sustainable growth of the behavioral health workforce.
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: National Governors Association
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Provides examples of behavioral health priorities outlined in state Rural Health Transformation Programs, including integrated care models, scaling telehealth services, and workforce incentives. Describes how states can incorporate supplemental grant funding to promote sustainable growth of the behavioral health workforce.
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: National Governors Association
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Tribal Transportation/Transit Building Virtual Roundtable: Tribal Transit Facilities
A recorded meeting focused on transit facility grants and how to manage facilities that support safe and reliable transit in tribal communities. Provides information on funding requirements and strategies for successful project implementation. Transcript available below description.
Author(s): Warren Blackman, Michele Smith
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Development Organizations
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A recorded meeting focused on transit facility grants and how to manage facilities that support safe and reliable transit in tribal communities. Provides information on funding requirements and strategies for successful project implementation. Transcript available below description.
Author(s): Warren Blackman, Michele Smith
Date: 05/2026
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Development Organizations
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Innovation and Collaboration Help Drive Access to Capital in Rural Communities
Discusses the role of nonprofits and community development financial institutions (CDFIs) in securing capital funding to support rural communities. Highlights several capital funding resources for rural communities.
Author(s): Jennie Blizzard, Surekha Carpenter
Date: 04/2026
Sponsoring organization: Fed Communities
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Discusses the role of nonprofits and community development financial institutions (CDFIs) in securing capital funding to support rural communities. Highlights several capital funding resources for rural communities.
Author(s): Jennie Blizzard, Surekha Carpenter
Date: 04/2026
Sponsoring organization: Fed Communities
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USDA FY 2027 Annual Performance Plan / FY 2025 Annual Performance Report
Outlines a strategic plan for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in fiscal year (FY) 2027, and reports on USDA's performance in FY 2025. Discusses topics including rural community development, chronic disease, nutrition, and more.
Date: 04/2026
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Outlines a strategic plan for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in fiscal year (FY) 2027, and reports on USDA's performance in FY 2025. Discusses topics including rural community development, chronic disease, nutrition, and more.
Date: 04/2026
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Agriculture
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State Action to Improve Maternal & Child Health with the Rural Health Transformation Program: Virtual Convening of Milbank State Leadership Network Recap
Summarizes a March 2026 meeting for state legislators and executive branch leaders regarding how states are planning to use the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to address maternal and child health. Describes early implementation strategies presented by leaders from Mississippi, Indiana, and Oklahoma. Discusses how states are aligning funding, infrastructure, and community partnerships to expand access to care and improve outcomes.
Author(s): Mary Louise Gilburg, Morgan McDonald
Date: 04/2026
Sponsoring organization: Milbank Memorial Fund
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Summarizes a March 2026 meeting for state legislators and executive branch leaders regarding how states are planning to use the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to address maternal and child health. Describes early implementation strategies presented by leaders from Mississippi, Indiana, and Oklahoma. Discusses how states are aligning funding, infrastructure, and community partnerships to expand access to care and improve outcomes.
Author(s): Mary Louise Gilburg, Morgan McDonald
Date: 04/2026
Sponsoring organization: Milbank Memorial Fund
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