Community Vitality and Rural Healthcare – News
News stories from the past 60 days.
May 31, 2026 - Describes the economic impact of hospitals on rural communities with a focus on Wisconsin. Discusses community engagement, workforce training, and rural livability as factors influencing the recruitment of healthcare workforce.
Source: Spectrum News 1
RBCS: Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Business Developmental Grants-Rural Transportation System for Fiscal Year 2026
Federal Register
May 26, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) invites applications for the Technical Assistance for passenger Rural Transportation systems under the Rural Business Developmental grant program for fiscal year (FY) 2026. Program guidance and application forms are available on USDA's website.
Source: Federal Register
RBCS: Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Business Developmental Grants for Fiscal Year 2026
Federal Register
May 15, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural
Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) is accepting
applications for grants under the Rural Business
Development Grant Program for fiscal year 2026. Program
guidance and application forms are available on
USDA's website.
Source: Federal Register
Related funding:
Rural Business Development Grants
Apr 16, 2026 - A study from Pennsylvania State University examines how the loss of everyday locations such as grocery stores, pharmacies, primary care clinics, schools, and churches may affect health. The authors focus on a rural township in Pennsylvania and argue that such places act as health infrastructure, particularly in rural areas.
Source: Population Reference Bureau