Rural Health
News by Topic: Community and economic development
Jul 7, 2026 - Highlights non-healthcare industries in Idaho that may benefit from Rural Health Transformation Program funding. Discusses the promotion being done by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to promote funding opportunities to these industries.
Source: Idaho Capital Sun
RHS: Notice of Recission of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) for Fiscal Year 2025
Federal Register
Jul 2, 2026 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service rescinding the July 8, 2025, notice announcing that RHS was accepting applications for the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) for fiscal year 2025. USDA Rural Development is currently updating the program's notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to ensure it reflects existing guidance in addition to new policy and program priorities that have emerged since the original publication. Applications submitted under this NOFO will not advance further in the review process. Applicants will be required to submit a new application once a future RCDI NOFO is issued.
Source: Federal Register
Related funding:
Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI)
Jul 2, 2026 - Describes primary care challenges in Texas and discusses how those challenges are reflected in primary care nationally. Challenges discussed include access to care, clinician administrative burden, workforce, coordinating reform efforts. Notes that primary care in rural, frontier, and underserved regions of Texas support community stability and vitality. Highlights broad policy options for supporting primary care.
Source: Commonwealth Fund
Jun 30, 2026 - Discusses how federal funds for brownfield cleanup projects benefits economic development in small communities. Points to previously funded projects in Wisconsin that led to a new healthcare facility, housing, and more.
Source: Wisconsin Public Radio
RBCS: Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Intermediary Relending Program for Fiscal Year 2026
Federal Register
Jun 18, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service invites applications for the Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) for fiscal year 2026. IRP provides direct loans to intermediaries for the establishment of revolving loan programs that are then used to provide loans to ultimate recipients for business facilities and community developments in rural areas. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and compete for available funds on a quarterly basis. Future notices of funding availability for this program will be published on the program website, without notice in the Federal Register.
Source: Federal Register
Related funding:
Intermediary Relending Program (IRP)
Jun 8, 2026 - Describes a rural hospital program aiming to improve workforce recruitment by increasing the community's affordable housing supply. Discusses program funding and community demographic shifts.
Source: South Dakota News Watch
Jun 4, 2026 - A Tennessee state Senator is meeting with rural mayors to prepare communities eligible to apply for Rural Health Transformation Funds (RHTP). Describes eligible and ineligible activities for RHTP funding.
Source: UC Now
May 31, 2026 - Describes the economic impact of hospitals on rural communities with a focus on Wisconsin. Discusses community engagement, workforce training, and rural livability as factors influencing the recruitment of healthcare workforce.
Source: Spectrum News 1
May 27, 2026 - Announces new funding for rural health work that expands workforce capacity; supports startup growth and private investment; strengthens technology infrastructure; builds pathways for piloting and scaling solutions; and creates partnerships between government, providers, and industry. Supported by the state's Rural Health Transformation Program plan.
Source: Louisiana Economic Development
RBCS: Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Business Developmental Grants-Rural Transportation System for Fiscal Year 2026
Federal Register
May 26, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) invites applications for the Technical Assistance for passenger Rural Transportation systems under the Rural Business Developmental grant program for fiscal year (FY) 2026. Program guidance and application forms are available on USDA's website.
Source: Federal Register