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Funding by Topic: Statistics and data

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

A2 Pilot Awards for AI/Tech and Aging
Funding for promising technology demonstration projects with a clear path to commercialization, translational milestones, or technology transfer at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), healthy aging, and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD).
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Letter of Intent (Required): Jan 15, 2025
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2025
Sponsors: A2 Collective, National Institute on Aging
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.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Letter of Intent (Required): Feb 28, 2025
Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
Sponsor: Association of Public Health Laboratories
Long-Term Effects of Disasters on Health Care Systems Serving Health Disparity Populations (R01- Clinical Trial Optional)
Grants for research focused on understanding the long-term effects of natural and/or human-made disasters on healthcare systems serving health disparity populations. Health disparity populations include, but are not limited to, American Indians, Alaska Natives, and underserved rural populations.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: May 7, 2027
Sponsors: National Cancer Institute, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
3RNET Recruiting for Retention Academy
Online educational opportunity to learn about tools and resources that can assist in recruiting qualified providers to rural and underserved areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: 3RNET
Direct Assistance: Assigning CDC Staff to State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Health Agencies
Funding for CDC staff to be assigned to provide direct, individualized technical assistance, guidance, and coordination for awardees of grants and cooperative agreements made under specific CDC programs.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Michigan Investigator Initiated Research Program
Funds Michigan-based innovative research projects that address health inequities; social determinants of health; and healthcare access, quality and cost.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
National Indian Health Board Tribal Environmental Justice Technical Assistance Center
Technical assistance for environmental health and climate justice projects the benefit tribal communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Indian Health Board
Northwest Native American Research Center for Health Research Training Institutes
Research training programs designed for health professionals and students interested in native health. Courses emphasize practical skill-building in research, program evaluation, and implementation.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: National Institutes of Health, Native American Research Centers for Health, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
NRHA Rural Hospital CEO Certification Program
A rural hospital leadership and certification program for current and future rural hospital CEOs.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
NRHA Rural Hospital Physician Leader Certification Program
A rural hospital leadership and certification program for rural hospital physician leaders and Chief Medical Officers (CMOs).
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association