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State Rural Health Transformation Program Funding

  • Michigan Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)
    Provides information on Michigan's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Presents an overview of the program structure, includes links to Michigan's application, and details on the state RHTP funding opportunities.

For information about funding programs that are available nationwide, please browse by type, by topic, or by sponsor.

Michigan State Loan Repayment Program (MSLRP)
Loan repayment for primary medical, dental, and mental healthcare providers who agree to provide healthcare services in Health Professional Shortage Areas of Michigan.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Michigan Rural EMS Leadership Academy
A 40-hour leadership program designed to prepare participants to lead and manage rural EMS agencies.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Sponsor: Michigan Center for Rural Health
West Michigan Youth Programs
Grants to support projects for youth ages 0 – 18 living within a 4-county service area that includes Lake, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana counties in western Michigan.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Sponsor: Gerber Foundation
American Connection Corps
A 1-year fellowship program that trains and mobilizes leaders to work in rural and emerging communities to coordinate broadband development and digital inclusion.
Geographic coverage: Available in 29 states.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: AmeriCorps, Lead for America
Michigan Community Health Matching Program
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
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Michigan Good Food Loan Fund
Financing for enterprises working to create a resilient food system across Michigan.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Michigan Good Food Fund
Michigan Healthy Food Access Grant
Grants to small businesses in the retail and wholesale food industry that are working to improve access to fresh, affordable, high-quality food in USDA designated food deserts in Michigan.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Midwest Independent Retailers Foundation (MIRF)
Michigan Investigator Initiated Research Program
Funds Michigan-based innovative research projects that address health inequities; social determinants of health; and healthcare access, quality and cost.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Michigan Physician Investigator Research Award
Funding for Michigan physicians to explore research concerning quality, cost, and/or access to care through pilot studies, feasibility studies, or small research projects.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Michigan Proposal Development Award
Grants to help Michigan-based nonprofit community organizations develop grant proposals for healthcare projects.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation