Rural Health
Funding by Type: Grants and Contracts
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Northern New Mexico Health Grants
Grants for projects that promote the health and wellness of the people of northern New Mexico. Rural communities are a program priority.
Grants for projects that promote the health and wellness of the people of northern New Mexico. Rural communities are a program priority.
Geographic coverage: Northern New Mexico
Application Deadline: Jun 29, 2026
Sponsors: Con Alma Health Foundation, Hospital Auxiliary of Los Alamos Medical Center, Northern New Mexico Health Grants Group
Application Deadline: Jun 29, 2026
Sponsors: Con Alma Health Foundation, Hospital Auxiliary of Los Alamos Medical Center, Northern New Mexico Health Grants Group
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program Grants
Grants to help rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect to each other, and the world, overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density.
Grants to help rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect to each other, and the world, overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Utilities Service
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Utilities Service
Kerr Foundation Grants
Provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the Kerr Foundation service area in the areas of education, health, cultural development, and human services.
Provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the Kerr Foundation service area in the areas of education, health, cultural development, and human services.
Geographic coverage: Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Oklahoma organizations will receive first priority for available funds.
Letter of Intent (Required): Jun 30, 2026
Application Deadline: Aug 15, 2026
Sponsor: Kerr Foundation
Letter of Intent (Required): Jun 30, 2026
Application Deadline: Aug 15, 2026
Sponsor: Kerr Foundation
Minnesota Healthy Housing Grants
Funding to support implementation of healthy housing programs providing outreach, education, and training on healthy housing subjects, and in providing comprehensive healthy housing assessments and interventions.
Funding to support implementation of healthy housing programs providing outreach, education, and training on healthy housing subjects, and in providing comprehensive healthy housing assessments and interventions.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health
Rural Business Development Grant Program - Rural Transportation Systems
Grants to improve the economic conditions of rural areas by providing technical assistance that will enhance the operation of rural transportation systems.
Grants to improve the economic conditions of rural areas by providing technical assistance that will enhance the operation of rural transportation systems.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Rural Business Development Grants
Supports targeted technical assistance, training, and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas.
Supports targeted technical assistance, training, and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDL and REDG)
Loans and grants to assist in the economic development of rural areas, including funds for healthcare facilities and equipment, telecommunications networks, and job creation projects.
Loans and grants to assist in the economic development of rural areas, including funds for healthcare facilities and equipment, telecommunications networks, and job creation projects.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
Wildhorse Foundation Grants
Grants to tribes and national, regional, or local Native American organizations that serve individuals in the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla tribes of Oregon and Washington. Funds may be used to support programs in the areas of public health, public safety, environmental protection, and gambling addiction, among others.
Grants to tribes and national, regional, or local Native American organizations that serve individuals in the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla tribes of Oregon and Washington. Funds may be used to support programs in the areas of public health, public safety, environmental protection, and gambling addiction, among others.
Geographic coverage: Parts of Washington and all of Oregon, as well as any national or regional Indian organization
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Sponsor: Wildhorse Foundation
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Sponsor: Wildhorse Foundation
Changing Aging Grants
Grants for systems-level and programmatic innovations in the areas of ending ageism, advancing digital equity, and supporting aging in place. Rural and other underserved populations/communities are considered a program priority.
Grants for systems-level and programmatic innovations in the areas of ending ageism, advancing digital equity, and supporting aging in place. Rural and other underserved populations/communities are considered a program priority.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 2, 2026
Sponsor: NextFifty Initiative
Application Deadline: Jul 2, 2026
Sponsor: NextFifty Initiative
Native Voices Rising Grants
General operating support grants designed to strengthen Native-led organizations that are improving the lives of their community members.
General operating support grants designed to strengthen Native-led organizations that are improving the lives of their community members.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 3, 2026
Sponsors: Common Counsel Foundation, Native Americans in Philanthropy
Application Deadline: Jul 3, 2026
Sponsors: Common Counsel Foundation, Native Americans in Philanthropy