Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention

Planning and Implementation Grants to Strengthen Rural Health Care in Tennessee Inactive
Grants for planning and implementing programs designed to support innovative approaches that address the unique challenges faced by rural communities in accessing high-quality healthcare.

Geographic coverage: Tennessee
Letter of Intent (Required): Nov 14, 2025
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence at UT Health Science Center

Cultivating Healthy Communities - Arts, Health, and Well-Being in Rural Communities Inactive
Grant funds for projects that foster belonging, social connection and civic participation, community cohesion, and overall well-being of individuals and communities in rural areas of Washington.

Geographic coverage: Washington
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2025
Sponsor: Washington State Arts Commission

Minnesota Hunger Free Campus Grants Inactive
Funding for campuses in Minnesota to achieve and/or sustain the criteria for Hunger Free Campus Designation.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2025
Sponsor: Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE)

Tribal Injury Prevention Cooperative Agreement Program Inactive
Funding for Tribes to implement focused, community-based injury prevention programs and projects using evidence-based and promising strategies

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2025
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Louisiana Community Health Grants Inactive
Grants for programs across the state of Louisiana that are designed to increase preventive care, create health equity, and improve health outcomes.

Geographic coverage: Louisiana
Application Deadline: Nov 1, 2025
Sponsor: Louisiana Healthcare Connections

Million Hearts Hospitals & Health Systems Recognition Program Inactive
A recognition program for hospitals and health systems with innovative cardiovascular health work.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2025
Sponsors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Michigan National Rural Health Day Essay Contest Inactive
Essay contest for high school seniors who live and attend school in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, who are college/university bound in fall 2026, and intend to pursue healthcare careers.

Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2025
Sponsors: Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan, Michigan Center for Rural Health, Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health

NCEA Elder Justice College Ambassador Program Inactive
Program to create student advocates who work to prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 22, 2025
Sponsors: Keck School of Medicine of USC, National Center on Elder Abuse

New Mexico Hero of Health Award Inactive
Honors individuals working to make a significant difference in the heath of communities in New Mexico.

Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2025
Sponsor: Con Alma Health Foundation

Pennsylvania Rural Health Awards Inactive
Awards for individuals and organizations who have made substantial contributions to rural health in Pennsylvania.

Geographic coverage: Pennsylvania
Application Deadline: Oct 17, 2025
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention

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Funding by Topic: Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention