Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) – Funding & Opportunities

Critical Access Hospital Scholarship Inactive
Funding for capacity building for under-resourced Critical Access Hospitals to include consulting services, professional memberships, virtual networking, certification exams, and more.

NRHA Rural Health Nurse Certification Program Inactive
A leadership and certification program for current rural nurses.

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.

Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP) Inactive
Technical assistance and training for rural healthcare providers to build capacity in value-based care (VBC), with emphasis on efficiency, quality, patient experience, and safety. The program's goal is to guide small rural hospitals and Rural Health Clinics that are not currently participating in VBC to prepare for participation in a health system focused on value.

Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) Site Activation Inactive
Apply to be an approved Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program site to receive assistance with recruitment and retention of qualified SUD clinicians and paraprofessionals.

National Health Service Corps Site Application Inactive
Apply to be a National Health Service Corps Site to receive recruitment and retention assistance, networking opportunities, and other benefits.

Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service Inactive
Monetary awards that honor health delivery organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to community service.

Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Inactive
Grants to state designated entities to assist Critical Access Hospitals with quality and performance activities, including: stabilizing rural hospital finance; integrating emergency medical services (EMS) into their healthcare systems; incorporating population health; and fostering innovative models of healthcare.

Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) Evidence Based Telehealth Network Program (EB-TNP) Inactive
Funding to support evidence-based projects that utilize telehealth technologies through telehealth networks to integrate behavioral health services into primary care settings in rural and underserved areas.

Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program Inactive
2-year technical assistance program for rural hospitals to address financial and operational challenges and help maintain essential health services in rural communities.