The Rural Northern Border Region Network Planning Program offers funding to help rural healthcare providers in the Northern Border Region work together more effectively. This grant aims to build or strengthen healthcare networks to improve access and quality of care in these communities.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of applicants, including government entities, tribal organizations, educational institutions, nonprofits, and even individuals, all focused on improving rural healthcare networks in the Northern Border Region.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not located in the Northern Border Region
- Proposals not focused on healthcare network development
- Incomplete application submissions
- Lack of collaboration with other healthcare stakeholders
- Failure to demonstrate potential for improving healthcare access or quality
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Letters of support from network partners
- Organizational chart
- Documentation of previous healthcare projects
- Plan for network sustainability
- Registration on grants.gov
- DUNS number
- SAM registration
Cautions
- Ensure your project is specifically focused on the Northern Border Region.
- Collaboration with other healthcare entities is crucial.
- Be clear about how your network will improve healthcare access and quality.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include county governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, special district governments, for-profit organizations, independent school districts, public and state institutions of higher education, state governments, city or township governments, individuals, and other Native American tribal organizations. Essentially, a wide range of entities involved in healthcare network development in the Northern Border Region can apply.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of applicants, including government entities, tribal organizations, educational institutions, nonprofits, and even individuals, all focused on improving rural healthcare networks in the Northern Border Region.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applicants not located in the Northern Border Region
- Proposals not focused on healthcare network development
- Incomplete application submissions
- Lack of collaboration with other healthcare stakeholders
- Failure to demonstrate potential for improving healthcare access or quality
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop or strengthen healthcare networks, which may include activities like stakeholder meetings, strategic planning, and resource sharing to improve healthcare access and quality in rural areas.
Total Program Funding
$1,800,000
Expected Awards
18
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 10, 2026(27 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 10, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility based on location and organization type
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Outline a detailed budget
- Gather letters of support from potential network partners
- Prepare an organizational chart
- Document past healthcare project successes
- Draft a sustainability plan for the network
- Register on grants.gov
- Obtain a DUNS number
- Complete SAM registration