Health Equity Grants for Rural Communities

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 38 Health Equity Grants for Rural Communities — 17 open right now, across 14 funding agencies. Award amounts range $200K to $7.5M. The next application deadline is July 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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38total grants
17open now
14agencies
$200K–$7.5Mfunding range
Jul 20next deadline
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Delta Rural Integrated Health Network Program

The Delta Rural Integrated Health Network Program seeks to improve healthcare delivery in the region by supporting the development of integrated health networks among rural hospitals,…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.619 ⏰ Jul 17, 2026 💰 up to $350,000
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CLOSING SOON 🔥 Closing today Hard to apply

Public Health Training Centers (PHTC) Program

​​The Public Health Training Center (PHTC) Program aims to increase the knowledge of the public health workforce through traineeships, specialized training and professional development in partnership…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.516 ⏰ Jul 17, 2026 💰 $1 – $910,000
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CLOSING SOON 🔥 Closing today Hard to apply

Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities (SOHW)

This program supports states in developing and implementing innovative programs to address the oral health workforce needs of Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (Dental HPSAs).

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.236 ⏰ Jul 17, 2026 💰 $1 – $400,000
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CLOSING SOON 5 days left Hard to apply

Data Sharing for Demographic Research Infrastructure Program

This initiative will continue supporting a repository for datasets produced through support from the Population Dynamics Branch (PDB) and other components of NICHD’s Division of Extramural…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.865 ⏰ Jul 22, 2026 💰 $600,000 – $600,000
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CLOSING SOON 7 days left Hard to apply

Rural Health Network Advancement Program

The Rural Health Network Advancement Program is a pilot initiative to support networks comprised of independent rural hospitals and clinics in integrated network collaboration. It bridges support…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.912 ⏰ Jul 24, 2026 💰 up to $500,000
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

Mental Health Awareness Training Grants

The purpose of this program is to facilitate the implementation of mental health awareness and literacy training.  

🏛 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis 📋 CFDA 93.532 ⏰ Jul 27, 2026
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OPEN 12 days left Hard to apply

Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers

The purpose of the program is to establish and implement comprehensive treatment and recovery centers that provide a full continuum of evidence-based treatment and recovery services…

🏛 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis 📋 CFDA 93.490 ⏰ Jul 29, 2026
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Scaling Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity is to award cooperative agreements to entities that will focus on specific targeted partnerships and additional innovative strategies…

🏛 Administration for Community Living 📋 CFDA 93.761 ⏰ Jul 29, 2026 💰 $250,000 – $500,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many health equity grants for rural communities are available?
Grantoria currently lists 38 health equity grants for rural communities, of which 17 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is July 20, 2026 — about 3 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $200K to $7.5M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse health equity grants for rural communities, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Health Equity Grants for Rural Communities

Rural health organizations nationwide access 6,404 active grants designed to strengthen equity and access in underserved areas. Award sizes typically range from $250,000 to $500,000, with the Health Resources and Services Administration among the leading funders in this space. These grants support critical infrastructure and service gaps that rural communities face.

The vast majority of opportunities—96 percent—use competitive application models, meaning rigorous review processes that reward strong proposals. Most grants fund capacity building, program implementation, or research initiatives, with only 7 percent requiring cost-sharing arrangements. To focus your search, filtering by support type will help you identify grants aligned with your organization's immediate needs and strategic priorities.