Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Healthcare needs and services

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program
Grants to promote and strengthen the ability of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to carry out higher education, applied research, and related community development programs.

Texas Cancer Screening and Early Detection
Funding for the delivery of evidence-based clinical services to screen for cancer and precancer in priority populations who do not have adequate access to screening, early detection interventions, and healthcare while bringing together networks of public health and community partners to carry out programs tailored for their communities. Rural and/or medically underserved populations are a program priority.

Texas Primary Prevention of Cancer
Funding to implement evidence-based strategies to ensure that all Texans benefit from cancer prevention knowledge. Projects will include interventions to reduce cancer risk, disease burden, and cancer disparities and address social determinants that contribute to cancer burden and disparities. Applications must include the delivery of interventions to nonmetropolitan (rural) and/or medically underserved counties in the state.

Emergency Medicine Foundation Pilot Research Grant
Funding for pilot projects that impact emergency care research and are intended for a broad audience, including both clinical, translational, and basic science researchers. One of the program priorities is research focused on rural and underserved areas.

Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Grants
Grants for organizations in the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation service area, with a focus on community enhancement, safety/wellness, environment, arts/culture, and education.

Pennsylvania J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Pennsylvania, allowing them to remain in the United States.

Wyoming Agricultural Community Mental Health Vouchers
Vouchers for up to 6 counseling sessions for individuals working in agriculture, rodeo, and/or farming communities in Wyoming.

Kansas Bridging Plan
Loan forgiveness for resident physicians working in primary care, obstetrics and gynecology, and psychiatry who agree to a continuous 36-month service contract to work in rural areas of Kansas.

Solid Waste Management Grants
Funds for organizations to provide technical assistance and/or training to improve the planning and management of solid waste sites in rural areas.

South Dakota Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program
A monetary incentive to health professionals who complete a 3 year service agreement at a rural facility in South Dakota. Facilities apply for matching funds to help with their recruitment efforts.