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Rural Health Information Hub

Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Population health

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

Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis
Funding for special emphasis extension projects at 1994 Land-Grant Institutions. Projects allow extension offices to be responsive to community needs through and address emerging issues such as agriculture productivity, public health and well-being, engaging tribal youth, economic development, and preparing the next generation of tribal agriculture leaders.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 2, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellows
A fellowship program designed to develop the capacity of mid-career health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health and healthcare policy. Individuals with unique perspectives are strongly encouraged to apply, and the foundation has an interest in rural.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 3, 2026
Sponsor: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Maryland Rural Impact Awards
Honorary awards to recognize individuals and organizations that have provided exemplary service to communities in rural Maryland.
Geographic coverage: Maryland
Application Deadline: Nov 6, 2026
Sponsor: Rural Maryland Council
Funding Opportunity for Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act Section 319
Funding for eligible tribes and intertribal consortia to develop and/or implement watershed-based plans and on-the-ground projects that address nonpoint source impairments and contribute to overall protection and improvement of water quality.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 9, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Iowa Farm Bureau Sponsorship Program
Sponsorship support for events and fundraisers in rural Iowa. Giving priorities include health and wellness, agriculture, farm families and their communities, and youth education/leadership.
Geographic coverage: Iowa
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026
Sponsor: Iowa Farm Bureau
Kansas Regional Partnership Grant Program
Grants for eligible providers to participate in collaborative arrangements that promote preventive health and address root causes of diseases, enhance rural providers' efficiency and sustainability, attract and retain a high-skilled healthcare workforce, spark growth of value-based care models, and foster the use of innovative technologies. Funds must be used for the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of approved regional partnership activities consistent with program requirements.
Geographic coverage: Kansas
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026
Sponsor: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Kansas Transformative Capital Investment Grant Program
Grants for eligible providers in rural Kansas to make capital investments to transform the manner in which they serve their communities.
Geographic coverage: Kansas
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026
Sponsor: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
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.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 15, 2026
Sponsor: Center for Indigenous Health
Mississippi Innovative Pilot Program Grant
Funding to support transformative, innovative approaches in rural communities of Mississippi that strengthen health and well-being through cross-sector collaboration. Community-centered approaches are intended to improve outcomes, address social determinants of health, and build sustainable systems of care by advancing integrated service networks, school-based health, behavioral health partnerships, maternal and child health supports, nutrition-focused initiatives, workforce wellness, and other locally driven solutions.
Geographic coverage: Mississippi
Application Deadline: Nov 16, 2026
Sponsor: Mississippi State Department of Health
Indiana University Rural Placemaking Studio
A technical assistance opportunity for community organizations, volunteer groups, main street committees, and other groups dedicated to stewarding vibrant public spaces in rural Indiana communities. Selected communities will receive technical guidance and early-stage design support to help develop their ideas into clear, creative, and achievable project concepts.
Geographic coverage: Indiana
Application Deadline: Nov 20, 2026
Sponsors: Indiana Center for Rural Engagement, Indiana University Bloomington, Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture, and Design