Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Social determinants of health

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

Geographic coverage: South Carolina
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium

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

Geographic coverage: Louisiana
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Southeast Louisiana Area Health Education Center

West Virginia Rural Community Health Scholars
A program for health professions students in West Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals.

Geographic coverage: West Virginia
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: West Virginia Area Health Education Centers

Indiana Community Health Partnerships Trailblazer Award Inactive
Funding for collaborative, community-engaged research projects focused on topics that have potential to improve health in Indiana.

Geographic coverage: Indiana
Letter of Intent (Optional): May 18, 2026
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute

Centene Foundation Grants Inactive
Grant funding for nonprofit organizations working in the areas of healthcare, social services, or education.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsor: Centene Corporation Foundation

Louisiana Community Health Investment Grants Inactive
Grants for programs and/or services in Louisiana that measurably improve maternal, infant, and/or child health outcomes and expand access to care. Priority will be given to initiatives that address documented gaps in care and demonstrate the potential for meaningful, sustainable impact.

Geographic coverage: Louisiana
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: Louisiana Healthcare Connections

AstraZeneca Foundation CHANGE Program Inactive
Funding to improve access to quality healthcare for people experiencing disadvantages due to geographic location or other barriers.

Geographic coverage: California, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Texas
Application Deadline: May 5, 2026
Sponsor: AstraZeneca Foundation

North Carolina Telehealth Infrastructure Grant Program Inactive
Funding for rural healthcare providers in North Carolina for telehealth related expenses.

Geographic coverage: North Carolina
Application Deadline: Apr 21, 2026
Sponsor: North Carolina Office of Rural Health

The Interdisciplinary Network on Rural Population Health and Aging (INRPHA) Pilot Grant Inactive
Grant funding for pilot research that enhances the understanding of the multilevel and multidimensional drivers of rural health and aging trends and disparities including focus on within-rural heterogeneity.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 10, 2026
Sponsor: The Interdisciplinary Network on Rural Population Health and Aging

DentaQuest/Sun Life Health Access Hero Grant Inactive
Grants for organizations making a significant impact in the areas of diabetes prevention, oral health access, and health and wellness.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: DentaQuest, Sun Life

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Social determinants of health

Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Social determinants of health