Rural Health
Funding by Type: Awards (Monetary)

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.

Idaho SelectHealth Awards Program
Offers monetary awards to organizations and individuals in Utah, Idaho, and Clark County, Nevada working to promote healthcare access, food security, housing stability, and mental and physical wellness.

VA VetResources Community Network (VRCN) Catalyst Award
Award that recognizes nonprofit veteran community-serving organizations for innovative solutions to reach and support underserved Veterans, their families, caregivers, and/or survivors. The top 10 nonprofit organizations/teams will each receive a monetary award to plan and implement community-based outreach event(s) or activation(s) to reach over 5,000 underserved veterans across 4 priority categories.

Access to Justice Prize: Closing the Rural Justice Gap
Prize competition designed to advance innovative solutions that expand access to justice within rural jurisdictions and communities.

Hermes Monato, Jr. Rural Health Essay Prize
An annual award for a rural health essay written by a student or recent graduate of any campus of the University of Wisconsin.

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 2024, and intend to pursue healthcare careers.

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

Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Awards Inactive
Monetary awards for outstanding programs, organizations, and individuals that are focused on helping people and communities in Florida achieve better health. Awards have been made for organizations in rural communities.

Innovations in Alzheimer's Caregiving Awards Program Inactive
A monetary award for programs or projects that focus on supporting family and informal caregivers of adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, including projects that focus on rural and low-income communities.

Rural Hospital Leadership Team Award Inactive
Award that honors an exceptional leadership team that has guided their rural hospital and community through transformational change and healthcare innovation.