https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/topics/children-and-youth Rural Health & Human Services Funding by Topic: Children and youth - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2306 Funding for organizations to provide creative and interactive day-camp activities for students in grades 5-12 designed to increase awareness, interest, and understanding of healthcare careers available in rural North Dakota. Geographic coverage: North Dakota -- University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2306 Mon, 11 May 2026 14:25:06 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5595 Medical education debt repayment program for healthcare providers to practice in healthcare shortage areas in Michigan. Eligible providers will receive student loan repayment for providing mental health services in eligible nonprofit practice sites or public school-based systems for at least 2 years. Geographic coverage: Michigan -- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5595 Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:14 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5134 Grants to support the efforts of current and former Drug Free Communities grant recipients to prevent substance use among youth by addressing local drug crises and emerging drug use issues. The focus is on prevention of opioid, methamphetamine, and prescription drug use among youth, including activities targeting rural and tribal communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5134 Fri, 08 May 2026 13:46:06 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3868 Supplies Michigan students, teachers, and administrators with resources and tools needed to create a healthy school environment that supports a culture of wellness. Geographic coverage: Michigan -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3868 Wed, 06 May 2026 15:33:51 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4573 Grants for programs and nonprofit organizations that address social determinants with a focus on the integration of childhood, family, and community health in Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, and Oklahoma. Priority is given to rural communities. Geographic coverage: Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, and Oklahoma -- Telligen Community Initiative https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4573 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:53:43 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4337 Funding for extension programs that address the unique needs of tribal communities. Supports the development and delivery of informal education and outreach activities that seek to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of individuals and families on Tribal lands. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4337 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:52:38 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4673 Grants for programs and/or services in Louisiana that measurably improve maternal, infant, and/or child health outcomes and expand access to care. Priority will be given to initiatives that address documented gaps in care and demonstrate the potential for meaningful, sustainable impact. Geographic coverage: Louisiana -- Louisiana Healthcare Connections https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4673 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:27:21 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2403 Funding for community-based outreach education and extension programs at land-grant colleges and universities that provide individuals and families based in rural areas with education and information on health, wellness, and substance use prevention. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2403 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:09:35 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1239 Grants for organizations that promote and encourage improved access to oral health and oral health education in Illinois. Geographic coverage: Illinois -- Illinois State Dental Society Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1239 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:30:23 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3564 Funding for United Methodist Churches in rural areas of North Carolina for health and human service-related outreach programs, church development, and leadership programs. Geographic coverage: North Carolina -- The Duke Endowment https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3564 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:28:28 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4378 Grants to support employment and training activities for Native Americans in the areas of healthcare, manufacturing, IT, energy, and other industries. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4378 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:23:36 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4196 Grants for projects that improve health outcomes and decrease health disparities for South Carolina residents, especially the economically vulnerable. Health priorities include oral health, mental health, diabetes, healthcare access, workforce, and more. Geographic coverage: South Carolina -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4196 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:21:53 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4883 Grants for projects designed to improve the oral health of Missouri residents. Geographic coverage: Missouri -- Delta Dental of Missouri https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4883 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:13:47 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5474 Grants for projects designed to improve the oral health of South Carolina residents. Geographic coverage: South Carolina -- Delta Dental of South Carolina https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5474 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:11:37 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5491 An educational program at Northern Illinois University for students interested in rural healthcare fields. Geographic coverage: Illinois -- National Center for Rural Health Professions https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5491 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:00:10 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5977 Planning grants to support tribes in developing an AmeriCorps program that will engage AmeriCorps members in implementing evidence-based interventions to solve community problems. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- AmeriCorps https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5977 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:57:23 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3476 Funding for programs that are designed to improve lives, strengthen tribal communities, and solve local problems through service and volunteering. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- AmeriCorps https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3476 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:48:52 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/305 Capital support for building purchase, construction, expansion, renovation, and/or land acquisition for Colorado organizations working in the areas of arts and culture; education; well-being of children, youth, and families; parks and recreation; and community development, among other things. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Gates Family Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/305 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:37:41 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5194 Awards for students and early career researchers who focus on the physical and mental health of American Indian and Alaska Native boys and men and the need to address challenges that hinder their ability to fulfill roles as fathers, husbands, providers, leaders, and contributors to their communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Public Health Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5194 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:10:07 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3744 Supports different types of health services research projects, including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. Rural and frontier areas are considered a priority population. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3744 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:34:29 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5945 Grants for projects in Colorado in the areas of childhood education and development. Priority is given to rural communities in the state. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Buell Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5945 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:00:48 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5620 Grants to support projects for youth ages 0 – 18 living within a 4-county service area that includes Lake, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana counties in western Michigan. Geographic coverage: Michigan -- Gerber Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5620 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:36:36 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3157 Small grants to support health improvement projects in Arkansas. Geographic coverage: Arkansas -- Blue and You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3157 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:32:53 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5314 Grants to nonprofits and other eligible organizations for projects in Texas that support children in rural areas, individuals impacted by substance abuse, residents of the Palacios area, and the coastal Texas environment. Geographic coverage: Texas -- The Trull Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5314 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:18:18 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5922 Funding for projects in the areas of education, economic opportunity, health, human services, arts and culture, and environment and conservation for organizations located in 23 counties of Eastern Texas and Miller County, Arkansas. Geographic coverage: 23 counties in Eastern Texas and 1 county in Arkansas -- T.L.L. Temple Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5922 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:14:40 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3551 Grants to organizations that operate near a BNSF railway line. Priority areas include health and human service organizations, programs that address chemical dependency treatment and prevention, spouse and child abuse, women's and children's aid, transitional shelters, hospitals, medical programs, and youth development programs. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- BNSF Railway Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3551 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:03:32 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4147 A training for healthcare and behavioral healthcare organizations that seek to dramatically reduce suicides among patients in their care. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Education Development Center, Inc. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4147 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:00:53 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5778 An online workshop and ongoing support that addresses a systemic framework for suicide prevention that can be applied in rural communities. The focus is on youth, substance use, and tribal communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- University of Rochester Medicine Recovery Center of Excellence https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5778 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:50:06 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3143 Grants for projects and programs in Hawaii in the areas of community development, health, human services, and more. Geographic coverage: Hawaii -- Atherton Family Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3143 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:36:30 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/14 Grants for projects designed to impact arts and culture, community improvement/enrichment, economic development, education and literacy, environment, and healthy families within the Entergy Corporation service area. Geographic coverage: Communities within Entergy's service area in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas -- Entergy Corporation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/14 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:22:50 -0600