Minnesota Funding & Opportunities - Rural Health Information Hub

North Central Regional Center for Rural Development Fellows Program
Fellowships for faculty or staff from Land Grant Institutions to collaborate with NCRCRD staff on research and/or outreach projects that will enhance rural development in the North Central Region.

Geographic coverage: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

ROPS Rebate Program
Offers rebates for approximately 70% of the cost of purchasing and installing a Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) kit on tractors.

Geographic coverage: Currently, rebates are available in Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Wisconsin. Farmers located in other states may sign up for the waiting list using the online form.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Tractor Safety Coalition

Thematic Working Groups in the North Central Region
Funding for multistate, regional working groups focusing on creating resilient communities and economies, developing leadership and civic engagement, and promoting community health and wellness that integrates research and Extension programs.

Geographic coverage: The 12 states in the north central region.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

Minnesota Food Retail Improvement and Development Program: Retailer Equipment and Infrastructure Grant Inactive
Grants to assist grocery stores and small food retailers in making physical improvements and purchasing equipment in order to increase access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food for underserved communities in low and moderate income areas of Minnesota.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Mar 10, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Minnesota International Medical Graduates Clinical Preparation Grant Inactive
Grants to support clinical preparation for immigrant international medical graduates (IMGs) in Minnesota.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care

Minnesota Summer Health Care Internship Grant Program Inactive
A program for a statewide nonprofit that provides grants to hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities and home care providers to establish summer healthcare internship programs to expose interested secondary and postsecondary students to various careers within the healthcare professions.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Feb 4, 2026
Sponsors: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, Minnesota Hospital Association

Minnesota Overdose Fatality Review Team Development and Implementation Grant Inactive
Funding to strengthen Minnesota's response to overdose fatalities through the implementation of an Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) process.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health

American Heart Association Midwest Rural Communities Grant Inactive
Grants for rural organizations working outside of healthcare but interested in supporting community health in the Midwest Region.

Geographic coverage: The American Heart Association Midwest Region
Application Deadline: Jan 30, 2026
Sponsor: American Heart Association

Outpace CVD Rural Midwest Healthcare Grant Inactive
Grants for outpatient care sites in the rural Midwest that are working to manage chronic disease and prevent cardiovascular disease.

Geographic coverage: The American Heart Association Midwest Region
Application Deadline: Jan 30, 2026
Sponsor: American Heart Association

Minnesota Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant Inactive
Grants for the development of new or existing pediatric mental health training programs that are located in outpatient primary care clinics in Minnesota.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care