Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH)

Grant for Rural Health Organizations in Mississippi

$2M

Amount

Cash

Nov 16, 2026

Deadline

1 month left

Mississippi

Geography

Regional

Grant

Type

Government

Medicine & Clinical Services
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Maternal & Child Health
Community Development & Housing
Human Services & Social Welfare

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About this grant

Supports transformative and innovative pilot programs that strengthen rural healthcare systems in Mississippi by expanding infrastructure, improving access to specialized services, and promoting cross-sector collaboration. Funded projects should address identified rural health needs, improve health outcomes for rural Mississippians, and demonstrate scalable solutions to persistent rural health challenges. Eligible projects may include integrated health networks, school-based health ecosystems, behavioral health collaboratives, maternal and child health partnerships, and food-as-medicine initiatives.

What you get

Awards up to $2 million per entity
Total program funding of $16 million available for Program Year 1
Performance period from award execution through July 31, 2027
Reimbursement-based funding disbursement with option for advance funding in certain circumstances
Access to MSDH technical support and monitoring

How to apply

Online portal submission with PDF attachments
Microsoft Excel budget template
Project description (overview of proposed project)
Needs and intended outcomes narrative (at least one quantifiable need, two intended outcomes)
Description of communities and rural populations impacted with validation of rural population
Identification of at least two challenges, risks, or barriers
Implementation workplan and timeline with tasks, milestones, and procurement considerations
Sustainability plan outlining how activities and outcomes will be sustained beyond the grant period

Eligibility

Must be a Mississippi-based entity or primarily serve rural Mississippi residents
Must be a licensed healthcare provider or nonprofit organization engaged in public health or healthcare service delivery, support, or care coordination
Must demonstrate currently serving Mississippi rural clients and/or patients
Proposed project must demonstrate an impact on rural patients in Mississippi
Limited to one (1) application per entity (determined by NPI or TIN)
Must possess or obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), and MAGIC Vendor Number if awarded
Must commit to supporting the Statewide Health Information Exchange (HIE) if awarded
Project must align with at least one program objective and present a credible plan for achieving measurable results

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