Rural Health
Funding by Type: Grants and Contracts

Rural Community Grant Fund
Grants to fund infrastructure improvement and development initiatives for housing projects; health, safety, and environmental programs; medical facilities; and educational programs in western North Dakota.

National Indian Health Outreach and Education (NIHOE) Program
Funding for a single entity to provide outreach and education with a focus on improving Indian healthcare, promoting awareness, visibility, training, technical assistance, and education.

Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis
Funding for special emphasis extension projects at 1994 Land-Grant Institutions. Projects allow extension offices to be responsive to community needs through and address emerging issues such as agriculture productivity, public health and well-being, engaging tribal youth, economic development, and preparing the next generation of tribal agriculture leaders.

1890 Institution Teaching, Research, and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program
Grants to 1890 land-grant institutions to support projects that strengthen the research, teaching, and extension capacity needed to advance fundamental sciences, as well as research and development in support of food and agricultural sciences.

Funding Opportunity for Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act Section 319
Funding for eligible tribes and intertribal consortia to develop and/or implement watershed-based plans and on-the-ground projects that address nonpoint source impairments and contribute to overall protection and improvement of water quality.

Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture
Grants for non-land grant colleges of agriculture to assist in maintaining and expanding their capacity to conduct education, research, and outreach/extension activities related to food, agriculture, renewable resources, and similar disciplines.

New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program
Tax incentives for investments in business and economic development projects in distressed rural and urban counties, including capital investments in healthcare facilities. Investors give to Community Development Entities who then offer low-interest financing to businesses; in return for their investment, investors receive a tax credit against their federal income tax.

Iowa Farm Bureau Sponsorship Program
Sponsorship support for events and fundraisers in rural Iowa. Giving priorities include health and wellness, agriculture, farm families and their communities, and youth education/leadership.

Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) Foundation Grants
Funding for projects and research to increase access to and utilization of oral healthcare.

Opioid Settlement Fund Community Grant Program
Grants for organizations working to abate and alleviate the impacts of the opioid crisis and co-occurring substance use challenges in South Dakota communities. Rural behavioral health workforce, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) training, and telehealth in rural communities are among the approved uses of funds.