https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/topics/health-disparities Rural Health & Human Services Funding by Topic: Health disparities - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub 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/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/4483 A 2-year multidisciplinary certificate and honors distinction program for health professions students in Maine that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and healthcare shortage communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: Maine -- Maine Area Health Education Center Network, University of New England Center for Excellence in Health Innovation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4483 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:07:29 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4136 Grants for projects designed to improve health for people who live in New Mexico, including rural, tribal, and frontier communities. Geographic coverage: New Mexico -- Con Alma Health Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4136 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:55:37 -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/6257 Grants for projects focused on cancer prevention and early detection in rural communities from organizations located in the communities they serve. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Prevent Cancer Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6257 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:14:46 -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/5870 Awards that recognize rural hospitals, clinics, local public health departments, EMS agencies, and community-based organizations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to health outcomes in their communities in Oregon. Geographic coverage: Oregon -- Oregon Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5870 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:18:12 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4635 Funding for the development of community-university partnerships that will result in future collaborative research to improve health of Indiana residents. Geographic coverage: Indiana -- Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4635 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:29:48 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5584 Funding for the delivery of evidence-based clinical services to screen for cancer and precancer in underserved populations who do not have adequate access to screening, early detection interventions, and healthcare. Rural and/or medically underserved populations are a program priority. Geographic coverage: Texas -- Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5584 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:14:45 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5581 Funding to implement evidence-based strategies to ensure that all Texans benefit from cancer prevention knowledge. Projects will include interventions to reduce cancer risk, disease burden, and cancer disparities and address social determinants that contribute to cancer burden and disparities. Applications must include the delivery of interventions to non-metropolitan (rural) and/or medically underserved counties in the state. Geographic coverage: Texas -- Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5581 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:11:51 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5955 Grants to support the work of nonprofit health centers in providing healthcare to disadvantaged communities and populations. Applications from rural communities are encouraged. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5955 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:56:47 -0500 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/5298 Grants for innovative population-based research in how work or occupation influences health outcomes and health status among health disparity populations and how work functions as a social determinant of health. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5298 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:21:46 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3126 Accepts unsolicited funding requests from organizations working to improve healthcare access, affordability, workforce, and Medi-Cal in California. Geographic coverage: California -- California Health Care Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3126 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:35:33 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5611 A 3-year initiative designed to eliminate rural health disparities by helping hospitals and clinicians provide high-quality evidence-based care. Assistance includes free access to evidence-based programs, consultants, networking, and recognition. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Heart Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5611 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:26:58 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3458 Funding for nonprofits working to create sustainable changes in communities within the Bush Foundation service area. Priority is given to proposals from rural communities. Geographic coverage: Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota -- Bush Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3458 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:56:40 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4462 Funding for projects that use information technology to improve the organization and management of health-related information for consumers and their healthcare providers experiencing health disparities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Institutes of Health, Office of Research on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. National Library of Medicine https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4462 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:04:16 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6255 A leadership and certification program for current rural nurses. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Rural Health Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6255 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:01:13 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3210 Offers grants for new or continued Native American Research Centers for Health, which support health-related research, research career enhancement, and research infrastructure enhancement activities to meet the health needs of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Indian Health Service, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3210 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:27:37 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3568 Funding for organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina working to address access to care, maternal and infant health, mental health, oral health, population health, and workforce development. Geographic coverage: North Carolina and South Carolina -- The Duke Endowment https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3568 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:29:27 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5901 Stipends for public health and other health professions students with practice opportunities working on eligible projects with public health or primary care agencies in New England. Geographic coverage: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont -- New England Public Health Training Center (NEPHTC) https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5901 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:03:06 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5902 Field placements and stipends for current public health students in the Southeastern Region. Geographic coverage: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee -- Region IV Public Health Training Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5902 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:58:33 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5911 Field placements, faculty-student collaborative projects, and a community of practice for current public health students in the Western Region. One of the project focuses is on rural and medically underserved communities. Geographic coverage: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Pacific Islands -- Western Region Public Health Training Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5911 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:43:38 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3613 Supports the dissemination and implementation of research projects related to AHRQ's mission to produce evidence to make healthcare safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable. AHRQ's priorities include an interest in frontier and rural healthcare delivery. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3613 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 16:47:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3614 Support for specified health services research projects related to AHRQ's mission to produce evidence to make healthcare safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable. AHRQ's priorities include an interest in rural and frontier healthcare delivery. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3614 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 16:43:48 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6159 Funding to support research projects that advance the understanding of the role, capacity, and value of primary care to improve patient outcomes and population health. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6159 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 16:37:18 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6283 Funding for innovative, multi-level healthcare research for older adults from populations that experience health disparities. Rural populations are considered a disparity population. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6283 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:22:55 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5176 Funding for small businesses to develop products, processes, and services that can be used to improve minority health and/or reduce and ultimately eliminate health disparities. Technologies should be effective, affordable, and culturally acceptable. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5176 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:02:03 -0500