Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Hospitals

Rural Physician Associate Program Inactive
A 9-month, community-based educational experience for third-year medical students at the University of Minnesota that allows them to live and train in rural communities across Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

Oklahoma Hospital Association Excellence in Quality Award Inactive
Honorary awards that recognize exceptional efforts to improve quality and patient care in Oklahoma hospitals. Small hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals are two of the award categories.

North Dakota Medical Facility Infrastructure Loan Fund Inactive
Provides loans to medical facilities in North Dakota for construction projects that would improve healthcare infrastructure and/or increase access to existing nonprofit healthcare providers.

Rural Hospital Leadership Team Award Inactive
Award that honors an exceptional leadership team that has guided their rural hospital and community through transformational change and healthcare innovation.

Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP) Inactive
Technical assistance and training for rural healthcare providers to build capacity in value-based care (VBC), with emphasis on efficiency, quality, patient experience, and safety. The program's goal is to guide small rural hospitals and Rural Health Clinics that are not currently participating in VBC to prepare for participation in a health system focused on value.

Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment for eligible clinicians who provide pediatric medical subspecialty, pediatric surgical specialty, or child and adolescent behavioral healthcare including substance use disorder prevention and treatment services. In exchange for loan repayment, participants agree to 3 years of full-time service at an approved site including American Indian health facilities, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, schools, and public health departments, among others.

Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program Site Activation Inactive
Apply to be an approved Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program site to receive assistance with recruitment and retention of qualified pediatric clinicians.

Texas Rural Hospital Financial Stabilization Grant Inactive
Grants for operational costs for rural hospitals in Texas to support the hospitals as they transition to improved long-term financial solvency and sustainability.

Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) Site Activation Inactive
Apply to be an approved Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program site to receive assistance with recruitment and retention of qualified SUD clinicians and paraprofessionals.

Texas Rural Nursing Recruitment and Retention Program (RNRR) Inactive
Funding for qualified rural healthcare facilities in Texas to assist with recruitment and retention of nurses.