Applications for the 2025 cycle are CLOSED 

Seed Grant

CRHC appropriates a portion of its discretionary revenues for the Colorado Rural Health Seed Grant program. Seed grant money is available for rural projects whose intent matches the mission of CRHC. Rural organizational members can apply for these grants in amounts up to $1,000.

For detailed narrative and financial instructions, please click here.

Eligibility

• Supports the mission of CRHC through enhancing healthcare services in Colorado by providing information, education, linkages, tools and energy toward addressing rural healthcare issues
• Supports CRHC as a current organizational member in order to receive one award per calendar year
• Applicant must be located in a rural area

Expectations

• Seed Grants are intended as “seed” money and should be only a portion of a new program, service, or equipment
• Applicant must “match” the amount requested
• The grantee must provide the total estimated cost of the project so that the Internal Grants Committee can consider the portion of the costs that they are being asked to provide
• The awardee must submit a final report explaining how the grant was used and the realized benefits. Other documentation is also welcomed. (i.e. photographs, publicity and media coverage or social media)
• Awardee must be willing to share information with other rural healthcare providers through e-mail, phone calls, and presentations

Application & Review Process

• Applications are due May 31, 2025. Not all applications are awarded.
• Applications will be reviewed by the CRHC Internal Grants Committee within 45 days of the deadline.
• Notification of decisions will occur within 60 days of the deadline.
• If your application is awarded funds, all required documentation items must be received by CRHC before the funds will be released.