Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
This grant funds programs that improve health, safety, and quality of life in rural communities by providing education and fostering collaboration among agencies and organizations.
Funder: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: June 23, 2026 (Full application, 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $350,000 per award (36 months); ~$3,000,000 total program funding; ~10 awards expected
Summary: Supports quality of life in rural communities through health education and capacity-building projects addressing rural prosperity, health, and safety.
Key Information: No cost sharing or matching required; only Land-grant Institutions eligible to apply.
Description
The Rural Health and Safety Education (RHSE) Competitive Grants Program aims to improve the quality of life in rural communities across the United States by supporting projects that address the relationship between rural prosperity and rural health and safety. For FY 2026, the program focuses on individual and family health education, particularly projects that provide information and training in rural areas about good health practices, health promotion, opioid and substance misuse prevention, and capacity-building for rural health providers. Projects must be research-informed, outcome-based, and delivered through Cooperative Extension services, with strong coordination with State Offices of Rural Health and other relevant partners.
