Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Funding - Rural Health Information Hub

HHS Announces HRSA Health Centers Deliver Record-Breaking Care to More Than 32.7 Million Patients

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Offers data showing use of Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA)-funded health centers in 2025, noting that health centers saw the highest number of patients in the program's history. Rural areas saw the most growth. Also discusses funding for supporting food-based interventions, healthcare quality, and the role of health centers as training sites for the future health workforce.

Public Inspection: FCC: Meetings; Sunshine Act

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Pre-publication notice announcing that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will hold an open meeting on August 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern. Agenda items include a discussion of a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order that would seek comment on several improvements to the Rural Health Care Program, among other things. The meeting can be viewed on the FCC website.

BEAD Aims to Bring High-Speed Internet to All Americans by 2030

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Discusses the goals of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program, a federal opportunity to expand broadband access to underserved locations. Describes how the funding is being deployed at the state level, what technology is being used, and challenges that remain.

King Leads Bill to Expand Mental Health Care Access in Rural Maine Communities

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Announces new proposed legislation that would offer federal funding to incentivize interstate mental healthcare through telehealth with the goal of increasing access to care for rural communities.

Medical Schools Work to Address Shortage of Specialists in Rural Healthcare

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Describes the shortage of physicians in rural communities and highlights medical schools across the country focused on training the rural workforce. Discusses the Health Professions Opportunity Grant (HPOG), a federal career pathway program aiming to bring more people into healthcare careers. Highlights challenges with bringing more physicians to rural communities including physician preferences and hospital closures.

HRSA: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request; Information Collection Request Title: Applicant Organizational National Provider Identifiers and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Certification Numbers Form

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on an information collection request titled "Applicant Organizational National Provider Identifiers and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Certification Numbers Form, OMB No. 0906-xxxx New." HRSA proposes to collect organizational National Provider Identifiers (Type 2 NPIs) and CMS Certification Numbers (CCNs) from organizations that apply for HRSA award funding through Grants.gov. Information collected will enable HRSA to link its program and award data to publicly available external datasets that use NPIs and CCNs and will be used solely for research, evaluation, and analysis of program reach, effectiveness, and accountability. Comments are due by September 28, 2026.

Rebuilding the Bayou: How the Bayou Community Foundation Is Cultivating Resilience in Southern Louisiana

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Highlights the Rebuild the Bayou Housing Recovering Initiative, a program offering storm-fortifying housing development in south Louisiana communities impacted by hurricanes. Discusses the work of a local community foundation to support community resilience and response to weather emergencies.

State Announces Investments to Keep 'Utah-Grown Food in Utah'

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Discusses new available funding for strengthening the Utah state food supply to support local rural community economies and the health of their residents. The funds are part of the state's Rural Health Transformation Program strategy.

NRHA Celebrates Older Americans Month with SRHAs

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Describes the outcomes of a mini-grant to 9 state rural health associations for e-newsletter and social media information dissemination campaigns focused on rural older adults for Older Americans Month in May 2026. Discusses implementation challenges and the impact of the funding.

BIA: FY 2026 Job Placement and Training-Native American Technology and Manufacturing Grant Pilot Program (IGNITE: Indigenous Growth in New & Innovative Trade Employment); Solicitation of Proposals

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Announcement from the Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) of forthcoming funding and grant application information for the Native American Technology and Manufacturing Grant Pilot Program—(IGNITE: Indigenous Growth in New & Innovative Trade Employment) program. Funding will support tribal workforce development strategies in construction and infrastructure trades as well as emerging technology sectors. Projects may include housing, roads, utilities, and community infrastructure projects such as structural steel, rebar, bridges, buildings, and infrastructure projects. A notice of funding opportunity will be released on the BIA-OIS website.

Client-Choice, Fresh Produce Benefits Food Pantry Users

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Describes a Mississippi initiative to help food pantry operators offer healthy food options and obtain funding for their services. Highlights a rural food pantry that received the training.

IDHW Director: Rural Health Grant May Be 'Economic Opportunity' for Small Communities

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Highlights non-healthcare industries in Idaho that may benefit from Rural Health Transformation Program funding. Discusses the promotion being done by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to promote funding opportunities to these industries.

CHRC to Assist RHTP Applicants

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The Colorado Rural Health Center (CRHC) is offering training and technical assistance for organizations applying for the state's Rural Health Transformation Program funding. CRHC can support applicants with developing goals, the application process, budgeting, and more. Awarded applicants will continue to receive assistance during their project.

RHS: Notice of Recission of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) for Fiscal Year 2025

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service rescinding the July 8, 2025, notice announcing that RHS was accepting applications for the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) for fiscal year 2025. USDA Rural Development is currently updating the program's notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to ensure it reflects existing guidance in addition to new policy and program priorities that have emerged since the original publication. Applications submitted under this NOFO will not advance further in the review process. Applicants will be required to submit a new application once a future RCDI NOFO is issued.

Smaller Wisconsin Communities Hope Federal Cleanup Grants Can Jumpstart Reuse of Local Land

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Discusses how federal funds for brownfield cleanup projects benefits economic development in small communities. Points to previously funded projects in Wisconsin that led to a new healthcare facility, housing, and more.

HRSA Announces Nearly $140 Million in New Funding to Improve Health in Rural Communities

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has announced new funding for rural communities, including funding for rural substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services; expansion of medical residencies; strengthening rural healthcare networks, and advancing telehealth.

Idaho Behavioral Health Council Asks Lawmakers to Prioritize Rural Communities with Opioid Funding

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Highlights recommendations from an Idaho state advisory council regarding use of opioid settlement funds. Recommended priorities include funding projects that focus on rural and frontier communities, in addition to first responder mental health support.

$10 Million Gift Launches Statewide Effort to Expand Access to Care in Rural Alabama

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

A new philanthropic donation from Mike and Gillian Goodrich to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine will support the training of rural primary care physicians and meet rural training and residency needs. Discusses how well-supported pathways to rural practice support rural health access.

Hawley Introduces Groundbreaking Legislation to Fund Rural Hospitals, Ensure Access to Emergency Care

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Announces proposed bipartisan legislation to provide funding covering emergency room operating expenses for rural hospitals. Highlights how hospital closures have affected rural Missouri communities.

RBCS: Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Intermediary Relending Program for Fiscal Year 2026

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service invites applications for the Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) for fiscal year 2026. IRP provides direct loans to intermediaries for the establishment of revolving loan programs that are then used to provide loans to ultimate recipients for business facilities and community developments in rural areas. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and compete for available funds on a quarterly basis. Future notices of funding availability for this program will be published on the program website, without notice in the Federal Register.

USDA Rural Development Announces Actions to Better Serve Rural America

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Describes organizational and workflow changes at the U.S Department of Agriculture's Rural Development, including in loan and grant processing.

Secretary Kennedy Announces Over $700 Million in New Funding to Address Mental Illness, Addiction, Homelessness

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Highlights recently released funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services mental health and substance use related programs, including multiple rural and tribal community focused opportunities.

HHS: Agency Information Collection Request; 30-Day Public Comment Request

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeking comments on the proposed extension of an information collection titled "Project/Performance Site Location(s), Project Abstract, and Key Contacts forms." These forms are used by organizations applying for grants and federal grant-making agencies can use them as an alternative to the Standard Form (SF) 424 data set and form. Comments are due by July 16, 2026.

VA: Grants for the Rural Veterans Coordination Pilot; Rescission

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rescinding its regulations that govern the Rural Veterans Coordination Pilot (RVCP) grant program. The statutory authority for the RVCP grant program has expired. This rule is effective July 13, 2026.

Wyoming County Health Providers Launch Assessment to Identify Rural Healthcare Needs

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

A Pennsylvania county is conducting a community health needs assessment in preparation for accessing rural healthcare funding. The assessment will highlight barriers to care and prepare area leaders for accessing investments in rural health through the Rural Health Transformation Program and other sources of funding.

Ohio University Researchers Expand Opioid Use Disorder Treatment with Nearly $4 Million NIH Grant to Improve Rural Primary Care Access

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Announces funding for a study that will scale up a pilot project increasing access to opioid use disorder treatment in primary care across Ohio and West Virginia. Rural providers will have access to a mentor-based prescribing model. Also discusses how students have been involved with the research process.

HUD: Statutory Suspensions and Regulatory and Administrative Requirement Flexibilities Available to Native American Programs During CY 2026 To Assist Tribal Grantees With Recovery and Relief Efforts on Behalf of Families Affected by Presidentially Declared Disasters

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Notice from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announcing suspensions, waivers, and flexibilities from HUD requirements for its Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG), Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG), and Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant (NHHBG) grantees located in areas covered by Presidentially Declared Disasters (PDDs) during calendar year 2026 or grantees carrying out authorized eligible activities to assist impacted families located in areas covered by certain PDDs. These waivers and flexibilities are effective as of January 1, 2026.

ACF: Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Community Services Programs

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Notice of final rule from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) amending the Block Grants regulations, the Individual Development Account Reserve Funds Established Pursuant to Grants for Assets for Independence regulations, and the Emergency Community Services Homeless Grant Program regulations to eliminate unnecessary or obsolete regulations. This rule is effective August 10, 2026.

Wireline Competition Bureau Announces the Availability of Unused Funds to Fully Satisfy Demand for Rural Health Care Program Funding for Funding Year 2026

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The Federal Communications Commission announces that unused Rural Health Care (RHC) Program funds may be carried forward for funding year 2026. Eligible RHC Program funding requests may be fully funded without prioritization.

How a Hospital Is Helping Solve a Hometown Housing Shortage

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Describes a rural hospital program aiming to improve workforce recruitment by increasing the community's affordable housing supply. Discusses program funding and community demographic shifts.