Capital Funding for Rural Healthcare resources via the Rural Health Information Hub

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

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:54:06 -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.

Resource: Coordinating Federal Strategies to Strengthen Rural Health

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:28:32 -0500

Webinar recording discussing federal agencies' priorities, initiatives, and insights from speakers at the Centers from Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Includes discussion of the Rural Health Transformation Program and other opportunities for states and organizations with an interest in rural health to benefit from federal rural health investments, collaboration, and programs. Requires free registration to view.

Resource: Innovation and Collaboration Help Drive Access to Capital in Rural Communities

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:11:51 -0500

Discusses the role of nonprofits and community development financial institutions (CDFIs) in securing capital funding to support rural communities. Highlights several capital funding resources for rural communities.

Resource: Access to Capital for Rural Hospitals

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:22:47 -0600

Policy brief discussing the importance of rural hospitals having access to capital funding. Discusses previous federal efforts to improve access to capital and common types of capital used for healthcare projects. Offers policy recommendations for improving rural hospitals' access to capital for facility improvements. -- National Rural Health Association

Resource: Communities That Care: The Power of Giving with Sanford Health

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:39:33 -0600

A conversation with Sanford Health's president and CE0, Bill Gassen, and chief philanthropy officer, Deb Koski, about philanthropy to support healthcare access in rural Midwestern communities. Focuses on community engagement and collaboration. -- American Hospital Association

Resource: USDA Rural Health Index

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:37:18 -0600

Listing of U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, technical assistance, and funding with an emphasis on rural health. -- USDA Rural Development

Resource: Funding Rural Podcast

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:07:22 -0500

Series of rural philanthropy-related podcasts sponsored by The Roundhouse Foundation, dedicated to supporting programs that inspire creativity, connect people with each other, and ensure sustainability for the economic success of rural Oregon communities, including tribal lands.

Resource: Sources of Federal Funding for Health Care Facilities: Frequently Asked Questions

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:21:53 -0500

Provides an overview of how the federal government supports healthcare facilities, with a focus on hospitals. Discusses how Medicare and Medicaid pay acute care hospitals and for services rendered to beneficiaries and enrollees, as well as other payments these programs make. Identifies federal grants, loans, and technical assistance programs that can support health facilities. Describes how federal agencies, including the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), have supported healthcare facilities during emergencies. -- Congressional Research Service

Resource: Redlining The Reservation: The Brutal Cost Of Financial Services Inaccessibility In Native Communities

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:42:20 -0600

Report discusses the lack of financial services for tribal communities. Explores the consequences of a lack of financial investment in tribal communities, such as a lack of small businesses, new construction, and economic growth. Provides county-level and tribe-level data for Arizona and New Mexico. Discusses the effect this has on social determinants of health.

Resource: Hospital Financing: Volume Limits and Reporting Could Help Manage Risks of Expanding FHA's Mortgage Insurance Program

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:39:39 -0600

Describes the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program, which insures loans for capital improvements at hospitals; loans insured through the program between 2000 and 2022. Explores characteristics of hospitals ineligible for the program that may impact their financing options. Examines the potential effects and risks of extending Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program eligibility to currently ineligible hospital types on program participation risks. Offers recommendations to Congress if it decides to expand program eligibility to hospitals that primarily provide non-acute care services. -- Government Accountability Office

Resource: Access to Capital Clearinghouse

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:49:32 -0600

Database of available funding for Tribal governments, organizations, and individuals from across the federal government. -- Bureau of Indian Affairs

Resource: Community Economic Development in Indian Country: Market Research Report

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:43:47 -0500

Explores existing research on community economic development in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Aims to identify challenges, history, and available funding that shape community economic development in Native communities. -- Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, U.S. Department of Treasury

Resource: New Markets Tax Credit Investments in Native Areas: Selected Case Studies and Best Practices

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:33:08 -0500

Presents findings, case studies, and best practices for Native entities participating in the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund's New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Native Initiative. Bases findings on surveys with past participants and provides examples of programs on reservations, off-reservation communities, and Native Hawaiian and Alaskan communities. -- Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, U.S. Department of Treasury

Resource: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC Program): Self-Assessment Guide for Native Organizations

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:11:02 -0500

Helps American Indian and Native Alaskan communities determine how they can best take advantage of the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund's New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program Native Initiative. Details the program eligibility qualifications for Native entities looking to apply. -- Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, U.S. Department of Treasury

Resource: A Playbook for New Rural Healthcare Partnership Models of Investment

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:56:48 -0500

Provides information for healthcare organizations looking to collaborate with local community and economic stakeholders to improve the health of their citizens. Includes case studies of multisector partnerships in rural areas that focus on upstream interventions, such as strengthening economic support, supporting local control, strengthening infrastructure to support healthcare access, and increasing resources. -- Build Healthy Places Network

Resource: Welcome to the RBCS How-To Video Series

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:23:08 -0500

A video series from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development office describing how to submit complete grant applications. Topics discussed include navigating federal government grant related online platforms, budgeting, and important forms. -- USDA Rural Development

Resource: Capital Planning for Addressing Rural Health Needs

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:01:16 -0500

Recording of a June 2023 webinar discussing the connection between rural health topics and facility design. Profiles Desert Sage Health Center, a health center serving rural Idaho, and how it tailored the structure of its new facility to suit community needs. Outlines costs that should be considered when planning a capital project and how those costs may present unique challenges in rural areas. Free registration is required to access the webinar recording.

Resource: Capital Absorption Framework

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:53:17 -0500

Aims to help communities prepare for capital investment by outlining shared priorities, developing deals and projects that achieve the shared priorities, and developing platforms and relationships to get the deals and projects accomplished. -- Center for Community Investment

Funding opportunity: Infrastructure Grant Application Bootcamp

Thu, 11 May 2023 15:55:30 -0500

Virtual bootcamp and workshop series to assist small and mid-sized cities, towns, and villages with applying for federal infrastructure funding.

Resource: Federal Credit Assistance and Grant Programs for Rural Businesses

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:35:57 -0600

Provides an overview of selected federal credit assistance and grant programs that support rural businesses. Covers programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA), as well as the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). -- Congressional Research Service

Resource: Rural Data Gateway

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:10:29 -0600

An information and data portal supporting USDA Rural Development (RD) partnerships with rural communities, entrepreneurs, and government by providing access to RD's financial support in rural America. Offers Rural Investment Dashboards highlighting RD programs and investments to help people in vulnerable rural communities access needed resources for housing, infrastructure, local business, and community development. Data also assists users when analyzing RD investment trends in states, counties, and congressional districts. -- USDA Rural Development

Resource: Capital Financing Strategies for Rurally-Located Health Centers

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:34:58 -0500

Recording of a September 2022 webinar discussing financing sources available to rural health centers for capital expansion projects. Discusses financing opportunities, including the HRSA Loan Guarantee Program and New Markets Tax Credits, among others. Profiles El Dorado Community Health Center, a rural health center in California that completed a capital development project. Free registration is required to access the webinar recording.

Resource: Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG 2.0) Program Operator and Partner Perspectives on Local Service Delivery Systems

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:58:36 -0500

Features 15 of the 32 Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program grantees who provide services to low-income adults and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients to promote their entrance into high demand healthcare occupations. Examines how these programs, including 9 serving rural areas, partnered with their local workforce systems. Includes discussion of rural-specific issues related to healthcare training and employment. -- Administration for Children and Families

Resource: Rural Health Capital Resources Council Project

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:37:48 -0500

Describes the Rural Health Capital Resources Council, comprising over 30 national organizations, philanthropic organizations, regional community development finance organizations, and federal agencies. Represents finance, housing, economic development, rural health, broadband, and the many components that promote healthy communities. Includes links for Council presentations. -- National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health

Funding opportunity: Community Health Center Capital Fund LoanPLUS Program

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 18:07:38 -0500

A Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) program that provides loan capital and technical assistance designed to meet the needs of smaller health centers and/or those with limited financial resources. Health centers that have not been able to access financing through conventional lenders are encouraged to apply.

Organization: Appalachia Funders Network

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:59:23 -0500

Consists of over 59 member organizations dedicated to building community capacity, leveraging resources into the region, advancing food and agriculture systems, promoting clean energy and protecting natural resources, and supporting a culture of health.

Funding opportunity: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 10:57:21 -0500

A federal-state partnership that provides funding and technical assistance to help water systems and states achieve the health protection objectives of the Safe Drinking Water Act. -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Funding opportunity: Economic Development Assistance Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 09:35:42 -0500

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. -- Economic Development Administration

Resource: 2020 NACo Legislative Conference: Rural Grants 101: How County Officials Can Tap Into USDA Programs

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:33:50 -0500

Audio recording of National Association of Counties (NACo) panel discussion presented on March 2, 2020 in Washington, D.C., describing ways in which counties can access USDA funding programs. Topics include rural electric cooperatives, rural telecommunications, and rural water and wastewater systems. Transcript available by clicking the More tab. -- National Association of Counties

Resource: CDFIs 'Make Dreams Come True' by Creating Opportunity in Rural Spaces

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:10:20 -0600

Describes the role that Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) can play in helping rural areas gain access to flexible financing options to support rural health projects. Highlights how the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and Healthcare Georgia Foundation work with CDFIs to help address rural health concerns. Also features a CDFI recipient of Uplift America, the South Carolina Community Loan Fund, that has helped support a health professions high school. -- Rural Health Information Hub