Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Public health

Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas Demonstration Funding
Financial investment, technical assistance, and other resources to advance clean energy demonstrations and energy solutions in rural and remote areas that can be replicated and scaled. One of the program goals is to maximize tangible, measurable co-benefits of clean energy projects beyond supplying energy and reducing pollution including but not limited to economic, workforce, health, social, cultural, and environmental benefits.

Native American Affairs Technical Assistance to Tribes
Financial assistance for projects and activities that develop, manage, and protect water and related resources on Tribal lands.

eCR Healthcare Data Challenge
Award challenge designed to collect and electronically report complete case information from healthcare to public health agencies (PHAs) so they can better prepare for, and respond to, health concerns in their jurisdictions. Participants from rural and tribal PHAs are encouraged.

Utah AHEC Scholars Program
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Utah that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and urban underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.

New York Health Foundation Special Projects Fund
Funding for projects that have the potential to improve the health of vulnerable populations in New York and that are outside the typical priorities of the New York Health Foundation.

AARP Community Challenge
Grants for projects that work to improve livability for all residents of a community. The 2025 application cycle will focus on public spaces; housing; transportation; community resilience; digital connections; disaster preparedness; and physical activity, among others. Applications from rural communities are encouraged.

Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use, Site-Based Program
Grants to develop, implement, and/or expand comprehensive programs in response to the overdose crisis and the impact of illicit opioids, stimulants, or other substances. The program provides resources to support state, local, tribal, and territorial efforts to reduce substance misuse and overdose deaths, increase access to prevention services, enhance harm reduction initiatives, expand treatment and recovery services, and develop and increase other resources and supports in the community and justice system.

Arkansas Rural Community Grant Program
Funding to improve quality of life in rural Arkansas, including emergency services and the development and improvement of community facilities.

Strengthening Vaccine-Preventable Disease Prevention and Response
Funding to public health systems to protect people and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases by equitably increasing access, confidence, and demand for vaccines.

Montana Healthcare Foundation Grants
Funding for projects and programs in Montana that propose innovative, effective solutions to critical health-related needs in Montana communities.