Cybersecurity for Rural Healthcare Facilities – Funding & Opportunities

State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: Native Entities
Funding for Native entities to carry out digital equity and inclusion activities.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 7, 2025
Sponsor: National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Rural Health Care Program – Healthcare Connect Fund
Provides assistance to healthcare providers for eligible expenses related to broadband connectivity at a flat discounted rate of 65%. Participants can apply as a member of a consortium or a stand-alone entity.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
Sponsors: Federal Communications Commission, Universal Service Administrative Company

Google's Rural Healthcare Cybersecurity Initiative
Offers eligible rural healthcare organizations access to technology, consulting and support services, and security training resources at a discount or no cost for the purpose of strengthening resilience to cyberattacks.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Google, Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center

Microsoft Security Program for Rural Hospitals
Assistance to help rural hospitals keep their health services safe and secure with affordable access to Microsoft security solutions and building cybersecurity capacity.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Microsoft

Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
Funding for security enhancements and activities for nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Federal Emergency Management Agency

NRHA Rural Hospital CEO Certification Program
A rural hospital leadership and certification program for current and future rural hospital CEOs.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association

Rural Emergency Communications Operational Rapid Assistance Package
Technical assistance for rural communities to help examine barriers and identify solutions to enhance existing emergency communications infrastructure to improve the delivery of rural emergency medical services.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), U.S. Department of Homeland Security

State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Inactive
Grant funding for state and territorial governments to strengthen the security of critical infrastructure and improve the resilience of services provided to their communities. A portion of the funding is reserved specifically for rural communities.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Dec 3, 2024
Sponsors: Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program Grants Inactive
Grants to improve telemedicine and distance learning services in rural areas through the use of telemedicine, computer networks, and related advanced technologies.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 29, 2024
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Utilities Service

Center for Domestic Preparedness Annual Tribal Nations Training Week Inactive
Domestic preparedness courses for tribal governments, conducted March 11-18, 2023 in Anniston, Alabama.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2023
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Homeland Security