Rural Health Grant

Claritev Cares’ Rural Health Grant is a philanthropic initiative designed to support healthcare infrastructure and access in rural communities across the United States. Established originally under the company’s previous identity as MultiPlan, the grant program has been in existence for approximately three decades prior to 2026, consistently demonstrating a commitment to fostering improvements in rural health delivery. Now operated under Claritev, the program continues with the goal of advancing healthcare outcomes by empowering local rural healthcare facilities to implement or expand essential services. The grant is specifically designed for not-for-profit healthcare providers that operate in designated rural areas. Eligible entities include acute care hospitals, rural health clinics, and federally qualified health centers. To qualify, applicants must be classified as nonprofit organizations and be physically located in rural areas as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. This requirement ensures that the funding is directed toward communities that may face persistent challenges in healthcare access due to geographic and resource limitations. The funding amount available under this program will not exceed $30,000 in total, and it may be awarded to a single recipient or distributed among multiple applicants, depending on the discretion of the grant committee. Importantly, the grant can be used for a wide range of purposes, including launching new programs or expanding existing ones. Permissible uses include capital expenditures, educational initiatives, healthcare screenings, infrastructure development, and other projects that improve healthcare access and delivery within the recipient’s community. Applicants are required to submit a detailed application that includes the program description, scope, sustainability plan, and budget. Submissions must be made via email by June 1, 2026. Only one application may be submitted per applicant per year, and there is no restriction on reapplying in future cycles, including for those who have previously received a grant. Applicants must also provide a completed W-9 form as part of their submission. Program descriptions must demonstrate a clear plan for assessing and monitoring the progress and impact of the proposed project. The application process is straightforward and involves downloading a provided PDF application form, completing it, and submitting it via email to the official Claritev Cares inbox. There is no page or word limit for the program description, offering applicants flexibility in outlining their projects. Questions may be directed to the Claritev Cares team at their designated email address. Claritev anticipates announcing the grant recipients during the summer of 2026. While this is not a rolling grant, the structure of the program and the ability for previous recipients to apply again suggest that the grant may be offered on a recurring basis. As such, healthcare organizations in rural areas are encouraged to monitor the program for future opportunities and prepare applications aligned with the funder’s emphasis on community impact, program sustainability, and healthcare access.