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Small and Rural Hospital Readiness Grant

TENNESSEE HOSPITAL EDUCATION AND

Foundation One-time Healthcare Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $500,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Small and Rural Hospital Readiness Grant

Status: Program announced April 6th by Governor Bill Lee

Funding Amount: Up to $500,000 per hospital

Total Program Allocation: $10 million in grants

Geographic Scope: Tennessee

Eligible Applicants: Small and rural hospitals in Tennessee

Purpose: Provide immediate financial relief to Tennessee's small and rural hospitals facing unusual and immediate financial pressures due to COVID-19 response. Designed to support facilities considered more vulnerable due to added financial pressures from the pandemic and existing challenges faced by rural communities.

Background: Funding is a result of appropriations made in the FY2021 budget passed by the Tennessee General Assembly and discussions between THA and state officials about urgent needs of small and rural hospitals across Tennessee.

Contact Information: Bill Jolley, THA

  • Phone: 615-426-7647
  • Additional Resources:

  • Application information available online

  • Webinar for interested hospitals available

  • FAQ document available

  • Application website available
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Materials:

  • Small and Rural Hospital Readiness Grant Application (submit via online application website)
  • Additional Resources Available:

  • Webinar slide deck

  • Frequently Asked Questions document

  • Online application website
  • Support: THA is working closely with the Lee administration and will provide additional information to support hospitals in the application process.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    healthcare

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