Rural Health
Funding by Topic: American Indian or Alaska Native

Public Health Associate Program Host Site Application Inactive
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking partnerships with public health agencies and tribal and nongovernmental organizations to serve as host sites for the Public Health Associate Program (PHAP). PHAP is a paid training program funded by the CDC where associates gain hands-on experience across a variety of public health settings. Applicants from rural areas are strongly encouraged.

The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program - Produce Prescription Program Inactive
Funding to support projects that demonstrate and evaluate the impact of prescribing fresh fruits and vegetables on the improvement of dietary health through increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, the reduction of individual and household food insecurity, and the reduction in healthcare use and associated costs. Projects that serve tribal, rural, remote, and insular communities are a funding priority.

Hillman Emergent Innovation Program Inactive
Grants to accelerate the development of creative nursing-driven interventions that will improve the health and healthcare of marginalized populations. Projects should target populations that encounter barriers to healthcare, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), the economically disadvantaged, LGBTQ+ people, people experiencing homelessness, rural populations, refugee, and immigrant populations.

Hillman Innovations in Care Program Inactive
Funding for innovative, nursing-driven models of care designed to improve the health and healthcare of marginalized populations. Target populations include Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), the economically disadvantaged, LGBTQ+ people, people experiencing homelessness, rural populations, refugee, and immigrant populations.

Minnesota Tribal Government Infant Health Grants Inactive
Grants for projects designed to improve infant health and reduce infant mortality in tribal communities in Minnesota.

Climate Program Office Tribal Drought Resilience with Inflation Reduction Act Support Inactive
Funding to enable tribal nations to address current and future drought and climate risk on tribal lands across the western U.S. by improving decision support and building drought resilience in a changing climate. Projects should work to reduce impacts of drought on human health, critical infrastructure, security, and the economy.

Colorado Capital Infrastructure – Increasing Access to Care for Coloradans of Color Inactive
Funding for capital projects for safety net practices in Colorado that improve clinics' capacity to serve more Coloradans of color with team-based, comprehensive primary care.

Grants for Expansion and Sustainability of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances Inactive
Grants to improve the mental health outcomes for children and youth, birth through age 21, at risk for or with serious emotional disturbances (SED), and their families. Rural and tribal populations are priorities, among others.

Equity Innovation Lab Inactive
A 1-year microgrant program that provides funding, training, networking opportunities, and resources to local community groups or small organizations to implement projects that support BIPOC, TGNBNC, and rural LGBTQ+ elders. Eligible project areas include health, social, educational, and arts programming.

Indigenous Food Systems Community of Practice Inactive
A community of practice for grantmakers, lenders, and investors who are committed to investing in indigenous communities with a specific focus on agriculture and food systems.