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Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Governance of healthcare organizations

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

Georgia Dual Track Rural Hospital Support Grant for Hospital Stabilization or Graduate Medical Education
Grants for rural hospitals in Georgia to increase or expand access to healthcare, support recruitment and retention initiatives, reduce existing debt, or strengthen financial and operational foundation/reduce financial waste.
Geographic coverage: Georgia
Application Deadline: Jan 8, 2025
Sponsors: Georgia Department of Community Health, Georgia State Office of Rural Health
National Association of Community Health Centers New Board Chair Leadership Program
A 5-part virtual leadership training program for new health center board chairs or those about to step into the board chair role. Training addresses the role of the board chair, board chair-CEO partnership, board meeting facilitation, navigating conflict, and board chair succession planning.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
Sponsor: National Association of Community Health Centers
Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Awards Inactive
Honorary awards that recognize hospitals and health systems that have made exceptional efforts to advance equity of care to all patients and spread lessons learned and progress toward diversity, inclusion, and health equity.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 7, 2024
Sponsors: American Hospital Association, Institute for Diversity and Health Equity
Rural Health Community Capacity Academy Inactive
An educational opportunity designed to support rural organizations in addressing local community health challenges by building their capacity for community engagement and development. Selected organizations will work with rural health development coaches who provide personalized guidance to assess strengths and develop strategies to overcome challenges.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 1, 2024
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
NRHA Rural Hospital CMO Certification Program Inactive
A rural hospital leadership and certification program for rural hospital CMOs.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Oct 8, 2024
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Inactive
Funding to help nonprofit housing and community development intermediary organizations support housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 10, 2024
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
Social and Economic Development Strategies for Alaska (SEDS-AK) Inactive
Support for village-specific projects to improve and strengthen the administrative and management capacity of Alaska Native tribal governments, which are central to social and economic self-sufficiency in Alaska.
Geographic coverage: Alaska
Application Deadline: May 22, 2024
Sponsors: Administration for Children and Families, Administration for Native Americans, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program Inactive
2-year technical assistance program for rural hospitals to address financial and operational challenges and help maintain essential health services in rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 7, 2024
Sponsor: Georgia Southern University Center for Public Health Practice and Research