Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Funding
The Future of Broadband Affordability
Presents a recording of a May 2, 2024, hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband. Describes federal approaches to increase broadband access and affordability. Discusses the state of broadband affordability programs, the impact of a potential lapse or end of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), and strategies to address shortfalls in broadband affordability programs.
Additional links: Blair Levin, New Street Research - Testimony, Jennifer Case Nevarez, Community Learning Network - Testimony, Kathryn de Wit, Pew Charitable Trusts - Testimony
Date: 05/2024
Sponsoring organization: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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Presents a recording of a May 2, 2024, hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband. Describes federal approaches to increase broadband access and affordability. Discusses the state of broadband affordability programs, the impact of a potential lapse or end of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), and strategies to address shortfalls in broadband affordability programs.
Additional links: Blair Levin, New Street Research - Testimony, Jennifer Case Nevarez, Community Learning Network - Testimony, Kathryn de Wit, Pew Charitable Trusts - Testimony
Date: 05/2024
Sponsoring organization: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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Coming to Terms with Housing and Homelessness in Rural Places with Marion Mollegen McFadden, HUD
Podcast episode discussing rural homelessness and housing security featuring Marion Mollegen McFadden, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Describes HUD's work related to rural communities. Highlights programs and funding that help rural communities meet housing and community development needs.
Date: 05/2024
Sponsoring organization: Impact! Communications, Inc.
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Podcast episode discussing rural homelessness and housing security featuring Marion Mollegen McFadden, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Describes HUD's work related to rural communities. Highlights programs and funding that help rural communities meet housing and community development needs.
Date: 05/2024
Sponsoring organization: Impact! Communications, Inc.
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The 2018 Farm Bill (P.L. 115-334): Summary and Side-by-Side Comparison
Analyzes the 2018 Farm Bill by comparing House and Senate versions of the bill and the previous 2014 bill. Includes important rural provisions addressing substance abuse treatment, telemedicine funding, broadband access, and rural hospital loans.
Date: 05/2024
Sponsoring organization: Congressional Research Service
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Analyzes the 2018 Farm Bill by comparing House and Senate versions of the bill and the previous 2014 bill. Includes important rural provisions addressing substance abuse treatment, telemedicine funding, broadband access, and rural hospital loans.
Date: 05/2024
Sponsoring organization: Congressional Research Service
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Transportation Provider Survey
Surveyed 445 transportation providers for people with disabilities and older adults in Fall 2023 to describe provider experiences and perspectives. Includes findings related to accessibility of vehicles, Section 5310 funding, fares, workforce challenges, technology, coordination activities, and equity. Discusses rural throughout.
Additional links: Transportation Provider Survey: Highlights
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organizations: National Aging and Disability Transportation Center, Southpaw Insights
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Surveyed 445 transportation providers for people with disabilities and older adults in Fall 2023 to describe provider experiences and perspectives. Includes findings related to accessibility of vehicles, Section 5310 funding, fares, workforce challenges, technology, coordination activities, and equity. Discusses rural throughout.
Additional links: Transportation Provider Survey: Highlights
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organizations: National Aging and Disability Transportation Center, Southpaw Insights
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National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services Meeting Summary, Austin, Texas, April 9-11, 2024
Summarizes the 94th meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services (NACRHHS), which was held in Austin, Texas. Presents an overview of the meeting's two areas of focus: 1) innovation and technology in rural health and human services and 2) expanding quality reporting and benchmarking in Rural Health Clinics (RHCs).
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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Summarizes the 94th meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services (NACRHHS), which was held in Austin, Texas. Presents an overview of the meeting's two areas of focus: 1) innovation and technology in rural health and human services and 2) expanding quality reporting and benchmarking in Rural Health Clinics (RHCs).
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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United States Department of Health & Human Services: Plan for Promoting Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Automated and Algorithmic Systems by State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments in Public Benefit Administration
Offers guidance from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) for the use of artificial intelligence in public benefits and services funded by HHS. Discusses areas of opportunity and concerns for underserved communities, including rural residents, throughout.
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Offers guidance from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) for the use of artificial intelligence in public benefits and services funded by HHS. Discusses areas of opportunity and concerns for underserved communities, including rural residents, throughout.
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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How Americans View Infrastructure in Their Community
Examines survey data on residents' perspectives on their own neighborhood infrastructure for 15 community types as defined by the American Communities Project. Discusses infrastructure condition, funding, amount of use, access to infrastructure, and environmental hazards due to infrastructure.
Author(s): Ari Pinkus
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: American Communities Project
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Examines survey data on residents' perspectives on their own neighborhood infrastructure for 15 community types as defined by the American Communities Project. Discusses infrastructure condition, funding, amount of use, access to infrastructure, and environmental hazards due to infrastructure.
Author(s): Ari Pinkus
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: American Communities Project
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SBA's Rural Activities
Describes the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) programs targeting rural small businesses. Discusses how SBA coordinates with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on rural small business issues, the history of the SBA Office of Rural Affairs, and considerations for Congress.
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: Congressional Research Service
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Describes the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) programs targeting rural small businesses. Discusses how SBA coordinates with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on rural small business issues, the history of the SBA Office of Rural Affairs, and considerations for Congress.
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: Congressional Research Service
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USDA Rural Utilities Service's Support for Tribes and Other Indigenous Entities
Provides an overview of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) programs that help offset the costs of building and repairing utility systems in rural areas. Describes the types of tribal and other Indigenous entities eligible to apply for RUS programs. Highlights two USDA Rural Development authorities that can help tribes and other Indigenous entities access RUS programs. Outlines issues Congress may consider if it chooses to constrict, maintain, or expand the laws governing these programs.
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: Congressional Research Service
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Provides an overview of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) programs that help offset the costs of building and repairing utility systems in rural areas. Describes the types of tribal and other Indigenous entities eligible to apply for RUS programs. Highlights two USDA Rural Development authorities that can help tribes and other Indigenous entities access RUS programs. Outlines issues Congress may consider if it chooses to constrict, maintain, or expand the laws governing these programs.
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: Congressional Research Service
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2024 FORHP Preview Webinar
Recording of an April 3, 2024, webinar providing an overview of the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) and its priorities for 2024. HIghlights resources and anticipated funding opportunities to support rural hospitals, address substance use, advance rural community health, and address rural health workforce.
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
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Recording of an April 3, 2024, webinar providing an overview of the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) and its priorities for 2024. HIghlights resources and anticipated funding opportunities to support rural hospitals, address substance use, advance rural community health, and address rural health workforce.
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
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