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/6411 Funding to support the planning and development of community-shaped, innovative demonstration projects that can help address issues of transportation insecurity. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Federal Transit Administration, University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6411 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:55:48 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6664 A leadership-based educational opportunity designed to support rural hospital officers who are navigating financial pressure, workforce shortages, operational complexity, and evolving healthcare regulations while providing essential healthcare to their communities. Geographic coverage: Texas -- Texas A&M University System, Texas State University System, Texas Tech University System, The University of Texas System, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6664 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2102 Funding, technical assistance, and training to help American Indian and Alaska Native communities develop, establish, and operate programs designed to improve the investigation, prosecution, and handling of cases of child abuse and neglect, and particularly child sexual abuse cases, in a manner which lessens trauma for child victims. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2102 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:53:19 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6281 Grant for projects supporting transportation and lodging services for Maine cancer patients. Geographic coverage: Maine -- John T. Gorman Foundation, Maine Cancer Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6281 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:12:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6665 Grants to carry out programs to assist in addressing stress and behavioral and mental health challenges, including suicide risk, among agricultural farmers, ranchers, fishers, workers, business owners, and non-industrial private forest owners and managers. NIFA is also seeking applications from qualified entities to administer the National Farmer Distress Helpline. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6665 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6659 A research opportunity at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Rural Health located in Atlanta, Georgia. Under the guidance of a mentor, participants will engage in training activities that explore rural public health transformation approaches, strategic planning processes, and evaluation methods used to strengthen public health initiatives serving rural communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6659 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6223 Funding to support and/or expand culturally relevant, community-led, and youth-led efforts that improve the community conditions in communities in Maine highly impacted by opioid use disorder. Rural communities are a program priority. Geographic coverage: Maine -- Maine Recovery Council, Office of the Maine Attorney General https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6223 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:06:22 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3334 Offers pharmacists seed money to implement or support an innovative patient care service within their pharmacy practice. Pharmacists in rural areas have received funding in previous rounds. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Pharmacists Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3334 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:42:50 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/378 Grants to support the planning, development, and implementation of integrated healthcare networks within the Delta Region that collaborate to achieve efficiencies; expand access to, coordinate, and improve the quality of basic healthcare services and associated health outcomes; and strengthen the rural healthcare system as a whole. Geographic coverage: The 8 Delta States: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee -- Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/378 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:45:34 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6130 Funding for economic development initiatives in the northern border region of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont, with priority given to rural and disadvantaged communities. Project areas include basic healthcare; workforce development; and public, transportation, and telecommunications infrastructure, among others. Geographic coverage: Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont -- Northern Border Regional Commission https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6130 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:40:41 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6636 Funding for a single entity address the critical public safety crisis in tribal communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Transportation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6636 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6641 Funding to build the capacity of locally and regionally focused Healthy Food Financing Partnerships to provide financial and technical assistance to eligible healthy food retailers and post-harvest food retail supply chain enterprises. Rural areas are a program priority. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Healthy Food Financing Initiative, Reinvestment Fund, U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6641 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6640 A national prize competition designed to identify and support existing community garden projects interested in extending their outreach to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people living with paralysis and other physical disabilities, and older adults. Rural and frontier areas are mentioned as having barriers to participating in community activities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6640 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4155 An educational opportunity that trains leaders from diverse backgrounds, sectors, and industries to improve the economic competitiveness and social viability of the Delta region, with an emphasis on economic, public health, educational, and infrastructure challenges. Geographic coverage: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee -- Delta Regional Authority https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4155 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:03:15 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6629 A cohort-based training and leadership program that will support entrepreneurs in Kansas and western Missouri with the goal of igniting viable, scalable companies for change in rural communities. Geographic coverage: The Patterson Family Foundation catchment area of Kansas and western Missouri -- Patterson Family Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6629 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6623 Funding to support rural farm, ranch, and value-added food businesses producing in, sourcing from, and focused on local and regional markets. This includes food processors, aggregators, distributors, and retailers that source locally and/or serve multiple small- and mid-scale food and farm businesses. Geographic coverage: Eligible rural counties in Kansas and western Missouri -- Heartland Regional Food Business Coalition https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6623 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3960 As part of the Continuum of Care program, HUD will select up to 50 communities to participate in the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program to develop and execute a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness. At least 16 of the selected communities will be rural. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3960 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:44:41 -0500 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, 03 Jun 2026 09:59:10 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6611 Planning assistance, workshops, technical training, and fundraising assistance to build rural transportation organization capacity and to support existing programs and planned projects. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Association of Development Organizations https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6611 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2395 Funding to support planning, capital, and operating assistance for tribal public transit services in rural areas. Among other things, this funding supports partnerships working to expand access to health, medical, and social service providers. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2395 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:48:32 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4478 A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Arizona that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and healthcare shortage communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: Arizona -- Arizona Area Health Education Center Program https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4478 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:16:38 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4492 An interprofessional fellowship program for health professions students in Indiana that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: Indiana -- Indiana Area Health Education Centers Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4492 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:25:33 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6546 A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in Michigan that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: Michigan -- Michigan Area Health Education Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6546 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4516 2-year technical assistance program for rural hospitals to address financial and operational challenges and help maintain essential health services in rural communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Georgia Southern University Center for Public Health Practice and Research, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4516 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:52:17 -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/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/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