https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/topics/networking-and-collaboration Rural Health & Human Services Funding by Topic: Networking and collaboration - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4708 A self-directed fellowship for Native Americans engaged in meaningful work that benefits Indigenous people and communities in reservation and/or urban settings. The fellowship is open to both emerging and experienced leaders from a wide variety of fields, including but not limited to healthcare, agriculture, food systems, youth leadership development, natural resource management, economic development, journalism, language and cultural revitalization, traditional or contemporary arts, and more. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- First Nations Development Institute, The Henry Luce Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4708 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:36:09 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5944 Funding for community-led research to enhance culturally grounded, strengths-based, effective, and sustainable interventions addressing overdose, substance use, mental health, and pain in Native communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5944 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:35:37 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3873 Funding for projects and programs in Montana that propose innovative, effective solutions to critical health-related needs in Montana communities. Geographic coverage: Montana -- Montana Healthcare Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3873 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:48:39 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4586 Grants for public and nonprofit organizations in Appalachian Ohio for projects related to education, support for community leaders, regional networking opportunities, and the provision of basic human needs. Geographic coverage: Ohio -- Foundation for Appalachian Ohio https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4586 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:35:38 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1426 Matching grants for Virginia EMS agencies and organizations for equipment, vehicles, training, education, recruitment, and retention projects. Geographic coverage: Virginia -- Virginia Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1426 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:44:14 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6280 Funding for multistate, regional working groups focusing on creating resilient communities and economies, developing leadership and civic engagement, and promoting community health and wellness that integrates research and Extension programs. Geographic coverage: The 12 states in the north central region. -- North Central Regional Center for Rural Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6280 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:55:27 -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/6140 A 1-year fellowship that places a medical or health sciences librarian or information professional with a host organization that is involved in health sciences service delivery, research, or product development. Past learning partnerships have been conducted with rural organizations. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Grace and Harold Sewell Memorial Fund https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6140 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:49:10 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4781 Funding for organizations and communities to hold multi-stakeholder convenings, meetings, and conferences.Convenings should focus on supporting collaboration around patient-centered outcomes research and clinical comparative effectiveness research. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4781 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:03:10 -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/5188 Loans, training, technical assistance, and other development services for small businesses in rural Nebraska communities. Eligible recipients of program services may include healthcare providers, healthcare and social determinants of health related businesses, nonprofit human services providers, public agencies, and reservation communities. Geographic coverage: Nebraska -- Center for Rural Affairs https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5188 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:39:08 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4875 In-person and off-site technical assistance for small-urban, rural, and other eligible transit agencies to develop technology action plans to help meet strategic goals. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Community Transportation Association of America, National Center for Applied Transit Technology https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4875 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:57:46 -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/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/6014 Fellowships for faculty or staff from Land Grant Institutions to collaborate with NCRCRD staff on research and/or outreach projects that will enhance rural development in the North Central Region. Geographic coverage: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin -- North Central Regional Center for Rural Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6014 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:08:05 -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/6338 Funding for security enhancements and activities for nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Federal Emergency Management Agency https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6338 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:18:38 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6279 Funding for land grant institutions extension programs working to create resilient communities and economies, developing leadership and civic engagement, and promoting community health and wellness in rural areas of the North Central Region of the U.S. Geographic coverage: The 12 states in the north central region. -- North Central Regional Center for Rural Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6279 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:32:50 -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/6224 A network that connects rural communities in Michigan with resources that advance their local priorities. Network opportunities will include access to regular peer connections, targeted training and technical assistance, and connections to resource providers. Geographic coverage: Michigan -- Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), Michigan Office of Rural Prosperity https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6224 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:55:07 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5689 Technical assistance to build capacity of local governments experiencing economic distress, specifically in smaller communities with populations under 50,000. Assistance will help local governments and their nonprofit partners in alleviating persistent poverty. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5689 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:56:38 -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/5577 Grants for projects in West Virginia and Western and Central Pennsylvania in the areas of chronic disease, family health, and service delivery systems. Geographic coverage: West Virginia and Western and Central Pennsylvania -- Highmark Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5577 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:14:08 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4600 A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in North Dakota that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: North Dakota -- North Dakota Area Health Education Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4600 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:19:10 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4484 A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in Montana that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: Montana -- Montana Area Health Education Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4484 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:48:52 -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/5141 Funding for CDC staff to be assigned to provide direct, individualized technical assistance, guidance, and coordination for awardees of grants and cooperative agreements made under specific CDC programs. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5141 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:38:52 -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/6292 Funding to support federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Tribal colleges and universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations (collectively, eligible Tribal entities) to establish Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) or enhance the capacity of existing Tribal IRBs. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6292 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600