Small and Rural Hospital Readiness Grant
Funding Amount
Up to $500,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- One-time opportunity
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
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.
What Tennessee Hospital Education and Research Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $8,250
- Median grant
- $8,250
- By dollars: Tennessee 100%. Top recipient cities: Trenton, TN.
Example grants
West Tennessee Emergency Management Association · Trenton, TN
Support grant
$8,250
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Healthcare
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