Rural Health Leadership and Management – Funding & Opportunities
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Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional Course
A course designed to teach directors, clinic administrators, and other Rural Health Clinic leaders how to operate a successful Rural Health Clinic. Upon course completion and the attainment of an 80% or higher exam score, participants will earn certification.
A course designed to teach directors, clinic administrators, and other Rural Health Clinic leaders how to operate a successful Rural Health Clinic. Upon course completion and the attainment of an 80% or higher exam score, participants will earn certification.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026
Sponsor: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026
Sponsor: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health Institute Course Scholarship
Financial support for individuals serving tribal communities who are interested in attending the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health Summer or Winter Institute courses at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.
Financial support for individuals serving tribal communities who are interested in attending the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health Summer or Winter Institute courses at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 15, 2026
Sponsor: Center for Indigenous Health
Application Deadline: Nov 15, 2026
Sponsor: Center for Indigenous Health
Bill Finerfrock Health Policy Fellowship
A 4-week fellowship in Alexandria, Virginia, for mid-career professionals to learn leadership skills to make further impacts in rural health practice and policy.
A 4-week fellowship in Alexandria, Virginia, for mid-career professionals to learn leadership skills to make further impacts in rural health practice and policy.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 8, 2027
Sponsor: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
Application Deadline: Jan 8, 2027
Sponsor: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
American Hospital Association Next Generation Leaders Fellowship
A fellowship program designed to empower healthcare leaders to bring about lasting change in the hospital and health systems in which they serve. Rural applicants are encouraged.
A fellowship program designed to empower healthcare leaders to bring about lasting change in the hospital and health systems in which they serve. Rural applicants are encouraged.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2027
Sponsor: American Hospital Association
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2027
Sponsor: American Hospital Association
NRHA Rural Hospital HR Certification Program
An 8-month hospital leadership and certification program for rural hospital human resource professionals.
An 8-month hospital leadership and certification program for rural hospital human resource professionals.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: May 6, 2027
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
Application Deadline: May 6, 2027
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
Native American Child Health Advocacy Award
Honorary award to recognize an individual (physician or non-physician) who has made a major contribution to promoting Native American child health.
Honorary award to recognize an individual (physician or non-physician) who has made a major contribution to promoting Native American child health.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: American Academy of Pediatrics
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: American Academy of Pediatrics
NRHA Rural Health Clinic Leader Certification Program
A certification program designed to support and strengthen Rural Health Clinic leadership.
A certification program designed to support and strengthen Rural Health Clinic leadership.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
NRHA Rural Health Nurse Certification Program
A leadership and certification program for current rural nurses.
A leadership and certification program for current rural nurses.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
NRHA Rural Hospital CEO Certification Program
A rural hospital leadership and certification program for current and future rural hospital CEOs.
A rural hospital leadership and certification program for current and future rural hospital CEOs.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
NRHA Rural Hospital CFO Certification Program
A leadership and certification program for current Chief Financial Officers of rural hospitals.
A leadership and certification program for current Chief Financial Officers of rural hospitals.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Center for Rural Health Leadership, National Rural Health Association
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Center for Rural Health Leadership, National Rural Health Association