https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/topics/healthcare-quality Rural Health & Human Services Funding by Topic: Healthcare quality - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5751 Funding to support small research projects that advance the role and capacity of primary care to increase the value and quality of care and improve patient outcomes and population health. Rural populations are among the priority populations. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5751 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:56:15 -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/4466 Customized technical assistance for rural hospitals in Oklahoma in the areas of evaluation, healthcare improvement, data, and reporting. Geographic coverage: Oklahoma -- Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4466 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:10:27 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4638 An annual award for a rural health essay written by a student or recent graduate of any campus of the University of Wisconsin. Geographic coverage: Wisconsin -- Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4638 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:43:23 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3289 Grants for organizations working to expand access to care and improve health for all people in Maine. Geographic coverage: Maine -- Maine Health Access Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3289 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:31:02 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1558 Funding for Michigan physicians to explore research concerning quality, cost, and/or access to care through pilot studies, feasibility studies, or small research projects. Geographic coverage: Michigan -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1558 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:24:48 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5225 A leadership and certification program for current Chief Financial Officers of rural hospitals. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Center for Rural Health Leadership, National Rural Health Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5225 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:42:23 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1557 Funds Michigan-based innovative research projects that address health inequities; social determinants of health; and healthcare access, quality and cost. Geographic coverage: Michigan -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1557 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:37:28 -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/5226 A leadership and certification program for current Chief Nursing Officers of rural hospitals. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Center for Rural Health Leadership, National Rural Health Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5226 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:11:08 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4958 A rural hospital leadership and certification program for current and future rural hospital CEOs. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Rural Health Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4958 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:11:09 -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/2256 Travel support for individuals or small groups from Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), CAH-owned Rural Health Clinics, and rural emergency medicine service agencies to meet with similar entities from other areas of North Dakota and share information, ideas, and successful approaches to improving quality and access to healthcare services. Geographic coverage: North Dakota -- North Dakota State Office of Rural Health, University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2256 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:25:22 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4036 A fellowship program designed to empower healthcare leaders to bring about lasting change in the hospital and health systems in which they serve. Rural applicants are encouraged. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Hospital Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4036 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:37:02 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4672 Technical assistance for selected hospitals, clinics, and their communities in the Delta Region to make in-depth health system enhancements. Geographic coverage: Counties in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee that are served by the Delta Regional Authority. -- Delta Regional Authority, National Rural Health Resource Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4672 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:16:30 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4761 Grants to support health careers exploration, clinical learning, and continuing education opportunities for high school students, health professions students, and practicing health professionals in rural and medical shortage communities in eastern and southeastern Indiana. Geographic coverage: East Indiana AHEC service area -- Indiana Area Health Education Centers Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4761 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:49:04 -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/6103 Technical assistance for rural hospitals to identify and address healthcare needs and strengthen local healthcare systems. The overall goal of the program is to enhance hospital systems for improved efficiency and financial performance, bolster quality of care, and support communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Rural Health Association, U.S. Department of Agriculture https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6103 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:00:04 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6256 A rural hospital leadership and certification program for rural hospital physician leaders and Chief Medical Officers (CMOs). Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Rural Health Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6256 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:05:53 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6160 Technical assistance for rural communities, hospitals, clinics, and providers in Texas to improve healthcare workforce expansion activities and enhance the operations and financial viability of healthcare facilities. Geographic coverage: Texas -- A&M Rural and Community Health Institute, Texas A&M University School of Medicine, Texas A&M University School of Nursing https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6160 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:35:18 -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/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/4488 A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in New York that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: New York -- New York State Area Health Education Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4488 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:14:41 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4620 A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Arkansas that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: Arkansas -- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Campuses https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4620 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:28:20 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6229 Training opportunities designed to help healthcare teams enhance communication, manage challenges more collaboratively, and effectively implement TeamSTEPPS to improve patient care. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6229 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:31:16 -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/3980 Resources to assist organizations in the application for Look-Alike Initial Designation under the Health Center Program. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3980 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:37:04 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6478 Training, technical assistance, and professional networking opportunities for community heath centers and organizations looking to become community health centers in Arizona. Geographic coverage: Arizona -- Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6478 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600