https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/topics/public-health Rural Health & Human Services Funding by Topic: Public health - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6257 Grant 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/5860 Technical assistance to support drinking water and wastewater systems using proven, best-practice approaches that will most effectively address local needs while partnering with states and Tribes. Assistance will benefit Americans across the country, especially in rural areas where small systems face challenges operating and maintaining vital water infrastructure. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5860 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:27:41 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5030 Grants for hazard mitigation activities to build capacity of state and local governments, tribes, and territories to help them to identify mitigation actions and implement projects that reduce risks posed by natural hazards. Priority is given for projects that benefit specific communities, including rural areas. Funding is specifically set aside for resilient infrastructure projects for tribal communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5030 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:38:13 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2580 Grants to address unmet health needs in the Delta Region through cooperation among healthcare professionals, institutions of higher education, research institutions, and other entities. Geographic coverage: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee -- U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2580 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:50:33 -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/5551 Grants to support planning, infrastructure, and behavioral and operational initiatives to prevent fatalities and serious injuries on roads and streets involving all roadway users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation, motorists, and commercial vehicle operators. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Transportation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5551 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:59:38 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6185 Grants for economic and community development activities in rural communities and small towns in Massachusetts. Geographic coverage: Massachusetts -- Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6185 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:00:30 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5977 Planning grants to support tribes in developing an AmeriCorps program that will engage AmeriCorps members in implementing evidence-based interventions to solve community problems. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- AmeriCorps https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5977 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:57:23 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3476 Funding for programs that are designed to improve lives, strengthen tribal communities, and solve local problems through service and volunteering. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- AmeriCorps https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3476 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:48:52 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2882 Grants to fund infrastructure improvement and development initiatives for housing projects; health, safety, and environmental programs; medical facilities; and educational programs in western North Dakota. Geographic coverage: Western North Dakota -- AgriBank https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2882 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:36:23 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5662 Funding for training of community health workers for employment at Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, and rural public health departments in Oregon. Geographic coverage: Oregon -- Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5662 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:43:47 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6486 Capital funding for the planning and construction of water and sanitation systems for rural Alaska Native villages to provide safe, clean water and sewage disposal. Geographic coverage: Alaska -- Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6486 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:54:27 -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/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/4595 Awards for rural emergency first responders that include grain rescue tubes and hands-on rescue training. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- KC Supply Company, National Education Center for Agricultural Safety, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4595 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:47:08 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6166 A program for health professions students in West Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: West Virginia -- West Virginia Area Health Education Centers https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6166 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:11:51 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4344 Grants to federally recognized tribes for implementing traffic safety projects designed to reduce the number of traffic crashes, deaths, injuries, and property damage. The opportunity also includes funding for the Child Passenger Safety Seat Program. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4344 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:34:33 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4450 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 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4450 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:27:32 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2932 Funding to support the implementation of regional economic development, including public works projects and job creation projects. Past projects have included funding for water and wastewater projects in hospitals and healthcare facilities and road infrastructure projects that would support the expansion of healthcare facilities. Rural communities are a program priority, among others. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Economic Development Administration https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2932 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:23:26 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5848 Virtual bootcamp and workshop series to assist small and mid-sized cities, towns, and villages with applying for federal infrastructure funding. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Local Infrastructure Hub, The United States Conference of Mayors https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5848 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:21:23 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5851 A below market loan program designed to meet the needs of small water and wastewater utilities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Rural Water Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5851 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:44:26 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5922 Funding for projects in the areas of education, economic opportunity, health, human services, arts and culture, and environment and conservation for organizations located in 23 counties of Eastern Texas and Miller County, Arkansas. Geographic coverage: 23 counties in Eastern Texas and 1 county in Arkansas -- T.L.L. Temple Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5922 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:14:40 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5681 Technical assistance and training for tribes that provides public health information, advocacy tools, policy analysis, and health promotion and disease prevention programming with the goal of elevating the health status of tribal citizens. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET), USET Tribal Epidemiology Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5681 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:10:03 -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/2697 Loans to finance water and waste facility projects in the rural West, including the early funds small rural communities need to determine project feasibility and to pay pre-development costs prior to receiving state and federal funding. Geographic coverage: Available in 13 western states and the Pacific Islands. See program website for details. -- Rural Community Assistance Corporation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2697 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:43:43 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4366 Sponsors community-based organizations, health departments, and other low-resource organizations to attend and present at local, state, and national conferences related to connecting New Yorkers with food they need to thrive, primary care, and meeting the needs of returning veterans and their families. Geographic coverage: New York -- New York Health Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4366 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:28:53 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3974 Grants for small capital projects and one-time investments for Alaska-based nonprofits and state/local government entities actively serving Alaskans. Geographic coverage: Alaska -- Rasmuson Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3974 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:27:13 -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/5499 Funding for counties and eligible partner entities to implement regional programs that address drought-related and/or contamination issues for small water systems and domestic wells serving communities and low-income households in California. Geographic coverage: California -- California Water Boards https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5499 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:19:34 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4228 Grants to tribes and national, regional, or local Native American organizations that serve individuals in the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla tribes of Oregon and Washington. Funds may be used for small needs that surface throughout the year to support programs in the areas of public health, public safety, environmental protection, and gambling addiction, among others. Geographic coverage: Parts of Washington and all of Oregon -- Wildhorse Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4228 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:33:51 -0600