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    <title>Rural Health &amp; Human Services Funding by Topic: Emergency preparedness and response - Rural Health Information Hub</title>
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    <copyright>Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub</copyright>
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      <title>National Association of Realtors® Rural Outreach Grant</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5749</link>
      <description>Grants for state and local Realtor® association initiatives on a wide range of rural issues such as broadband, well and septic, open space preservation, environmental standards, disaster prevention and recovery, and planning and zoning issues. Rural providers, facilities, and programs could approach local Realtor® associations with potential projects. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Association of Realtors®</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5749</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:12:39 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>National Network of Libraries of Medicine Region 3 Grants</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5457</link>
      <description>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</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5457</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:34:50 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>San Manuel Cares Grants</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6126</link>
      <description>Funding for tribal governments and tribal nonprofit organizations in the areas of education, community services, healthy/resilient communities, and preserving cultural traditions. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6126</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:06:14 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Strategic Economic and Community Development Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4157</link>
      <description>A program that allows USDA to give priority for projects that support the implementation of regional economic development plans through several USDA Rural Development funding programs. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4157</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:31:13 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority Grants</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5011</link>
      <description>Grants for the development of infrastructure that protects public health and increases the capacity for economic growth in rural areas of South Carolina. Geographic coverage: South Carolina -- South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5011</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:58:34 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Firehouse Subs First Responder Grants</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4450</link>
      <description>Grants for life-saving equipment, prevention education, and disaster relief for first responders and public safety organizations. The Foundation recognizes the needs of rural and volunteer departments throughout the country and will consider their applications despite not being within 60 miles of a Firehouse Subs restaurant. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4450</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:27:32 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Rural Water Loan Fund</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5851</link>
      <description>A below market loan program designed to meet the needs of small water and wastewater utilities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Rural Water Association</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5851</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:44:26 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Community Heart &amp; Soul Planning, Technical Assistance, and Seed Grant Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5337</link>
      <description>Community Heart &amp; 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 &amp; Soul model. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Community Heart &amp; Soul</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5337</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:55:41 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Arkansas Water and Wastewater Funding</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5126</link>
      <description>Capital funding for Arkansas communities to improve water and wastewater systems, including public water, sewer, solid waste, irrigation, flood control, and erosion systems. Geographic coverage: Arkansas -- Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Division</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5126</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:15:17 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Project TRANSAM</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4749</link>
      <description>A cooperative action program between the Indian Health Service and the Department of Defense that allows for redistribution of surplus medical equipment and supplies for federally recognized tribes. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4749</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:20:52 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6338</link>
      <description>Funding for security enhancements and activities for nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Federal Emergency Management Agency</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6338</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:18:38 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Google's Rural Healthcare Cybersecurity Initiative</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6344</link>
      <description>Offers eligible rural healthcare organizations access to technology, consulting and support services, and security training resources at a discount or no cost for the purpose of strengthening resilience to cyberattacks. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Google, Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6344</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:46:55 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4795</link>
      <description>Grants for eligible communities to prepare for or recover from an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable drinking water. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4795</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:30:57 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Washington Emergency Broadband Loan Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6296</link>
      <description>Loans to repair, replace, rehabilitate, improve, and/or reconstruct critical broadband infrastructure in Washington that was damaged by a natural disaster or unforeseen events. Geographic coverage: Washington -- Washington State Department of Commerce</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6296</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:49:07 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Ford Family Foundation Open Grants</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3357</link>
      <description>Offers grants to small, rural communities in Oregon and parts of California for technical assistance; community development; education; and healthy children, youth, and families. Geographic coverage: Oregon and Siskiyou County, California -- Ford Family Foundation</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3357</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:34:56 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Adirondack Foundation Special and Urgent Needs Fund</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4909</link>
      <description>Responsive grants to assist Adirondack communities and nonprofits during times of crisis.  The fund can help an organization address short-term needs where a relatively small grant can assist with unanticipated, unbudgeted gaps in funding. Geographic coverage: The Adirondack region of northern New York -- Adirondack Foundation</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4909</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:25:05 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Grants</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5211</link>
      <description>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</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5211</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:41:09 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4550</link>
      <description>Grants and technical assistance to help individuals and communities recover from natural and human-caused disasters through community outreach and access to mental health services. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Federal Emergency Management Agency, SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4550</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:09:29 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Disaster Water Grants Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5918</link>
      <description>Grants to help rural communities handle expenses related to presidentially declared disasters that damaged water systems. Water systems include all water resource infrastructure, including drinking water, wastewater, storm drainage, and solid waste facilities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Utilities Service</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5918</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:08:30 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1870</link>
      <description>Funding that provides communities with a source of financing for economic development, housing rehabilitation, public facilities, and physical development projects, including improvements to increase resilience against natural disasters. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1870</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:29:36 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>T-Mobile Hometown Grant</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6482</link>
      <description>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</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6482</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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