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/5124 Grants to support mentoring services to youth ages 17 and under and their family members impacted by opioids and other substance use. Rural communities and federally recognized tribes are target populations. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5124 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:40:28 -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, 09 Oct 2026 12:10:25 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6737 Grants to support creative, community-driven ideas that strengthen connections between healthcare providers, community, and well-being throughout rural Hawaii. The program encourages projects that foster connection, belonging, collaboration, and shared responsibility while supporting provider wellness, recruitment, and retention. Geographic coverage: Eligible rural communities in Hawaii -- Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers, Hawaii State Rural Health Association, John A. Burns School of Medicine https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6737 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6433 Support for community-driven efforts to implement new public and community health strategies, develop innovative programs and resources to advance Wisconsin's current or future health workforce, and carry out novel efforts to inform policy and practice to advance health in Wisconsin. Successful projects will engage a collaborative team of community and Medical College of Wisconsin partners to demonstrate impact on the community-identified health need during the project period. Geographic coverage: Wisconsin -- Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6433 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:46:23 -0500 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 tribal areas. Funding priorities include concentrated poverty, faith-based organizations, 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 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:16:11 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6684 Funding for rural Oregon supporting projects in arts and culture, education, the environment, and social services. Geographic coverage: Oregon -- Roundhouse Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6684 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4664 Funding for projects in Region 4 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. NNLM lists rural health as a priority on their initiatives page. Geographic coverage: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming -- National Institutes of Health, Network of the National Library of Medicine, U.S. National Library of Medicine https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4664 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:38:39 -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. NNLM lists rural health as a priority on their initiatives page. 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 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:38:29 -0500 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/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 Administration 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/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 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500