https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/topics/community-and-faith-based-initiatives Rural Health & Human Services Funding by Topic: Community and faith-based initiatives - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3909 Grants to encourage medical students to participate in community service activities, particularly those focused on underserved populations; raise awareness of mental illness and the importance of early recognition of illness; and build an interest among medical students in psychiatry and working in underserved communities. Projects should focus on mental health and substance use disorder. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Psychiatric Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3909 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:56:23 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5457 Funding for projects in Region 3 that improve health literacy; increase the ability of the general public to find and use health information; and improve health professionals' access to, awareness of, and skills for locating high quality biomedical and health information. Geographic coverage: NLM Region 3 states including Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas -- National Institutes of Health, Network of the National Library of Medicine, U.S. National Library of Medicine https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5457 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:34:50 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5857 Grants for transforming communities by investing in individuals, programs, and organizations throughout Colorado, including a focus on rural communities. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Boettcher Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5857 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:41:27 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/593 Funding for programs that are designed to strengthen communities and solve local problems, including those found in rural and underserved areas. Funding priorities include serving historically underrepresented communities, services for veterans, access to youth mental health and substance use services, public safety, outdoor recreation, and support for families. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- AmeriCorps https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/593 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:07:29 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/626 Grants to nonprofit organizations that provide services to improve the daily lives of people with paralysis and their caregivers. Projects and initiatives should foster acceptance, involvement, community engagement, and health and wellness. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/626 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:55:09 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5290 Grants for programs serving rural communities in Alabama. Geographic coverage: Alabama -- Daniel Foundation of Alabama https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5290 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:59:08 -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/5337 Community Heart & Soul is a community development process that engages residents in identifying what matters most to the community and how to build lasting change. Activities and objectives are determined by communities, and projects have included volunteerism, healthcare access, social programs, transportation, broadband, and emergency preparedness, among others. Seed grants are offered to qualifying small cities and towns interested in implementing the Heart & Soul model. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Community Heart & Soul https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5337 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:55:41 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2057 Grants for nonprofit community organizations that develop, implement and evaluate community-driven approaches to healthcare issues in Michigan. Grants have been awarded in rural communities in the past. Geographic coverage: Michigan -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2057 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:36:03 -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 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5643 Grants to organizations in Colorado that work to strengthen families and communities and help individuals become productive and responsible citizens. Funding priorities include rural Colorado. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Anschutz Family Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5643 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:29:43 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/458 Funding to provide free, nutritious meals and snacks to help children in low-income areas get the nutrition they need during the summer months. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Food and Nutrition Service https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/458 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:04:16 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5128 Sponsorship support for events and fundraisers in rural Iowa. Giving priorities include health and wellness, agriculture, farm families and their communities, and youth education/leadership. Geographic coverage: Iowa -- Iowa Farm Bureau https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5128 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:49:45 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5211 Grants for organizations in the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation service area, with a focus on community enhancement, safety/wellness, environment, arts/culture, and education. Geographic coverage: Service area of the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation in Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah -- Rocky Mountain Power Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5211 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:41:09 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6043 Grants for organizations working to abate and alleviate the impacts of the opioid crisis and co-occurring substance use challenges in South Dakota communities. Rural behavioral health workforce, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) training, and telehealth in rural communities are among the approved uses of funds. Geographic coverage: South Dakota -- South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Department of Social Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6043 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6482 Grants to complete community projects in rural, small towns. Funding is intended for shovel-ready projects that would not otherwise be possible to implement through local government/municipal funding. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Main Street America, T-Mobile https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6482 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600