Best Grants for Public Health in Wyoming

Nurses Educational Funds

Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. depends solely on donations to advance our only mission, to promote nursing leadership through annual scholarship support for professional nurses seeking masters and doctoral degrees in nursing education, practice, research, and administration.

NEF’s only purpose is to provide nursing scholarship assistance to make graduate level nursing education possible. NEF is one of the largest, national, private, professionally endorsed source of funds for advanced nursing study with over one hundred years of service to and for professional nursing. NEF is a non-profit organization with 501(c) status.

Liesel M. Hiemenz Scholarship

This permanent scholarship was established in memory of Ms. Hiemenz, a nurse from Germany. Preference is given to applicants interested in public health.

This funding opportunity aims to bolster the cancer surveillance workforce through educational initiatives. By enhancing collaborations with cancer partners and developing tools for improved data quality, this program will expand the capacity of registrars. Efforts will focus on recruitment and retention, ultimately ensuring compliance with Public Law 102-515. Strengthening the cancer registrar workforce will lead to timely and accurate cancer data submission, supporting public health objectives.

The NIH is announcing a funding opportunity for competitive revisions of ongoing grants to tackle unforeseen public health crises. This Urgent Competitive Revision program aims to facilitate timely responses to emerging health challenges. Once the Notice of Funding Opportunity is published, eligible applications will be directly routed to the appropriate NIH awarding component. Only submissions in response to an Urgent Guide Notice published by an NIH Institute or Center will be accepted.

The CORE Funding: Lilly Research Grant aims to advance research on genetic hearing loss. It invites investigators to explore the genetic factors contributing to hearing loss, promoting innovative projects that enhance understanding in this critical area. Supported by the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation, the grant fosters significant research efforts to improve outcomes and strategies in otolaryngology, ensuring a comprehensive approach to hearing health.

Trainees conducting basic, translational, or clinical research in head and neck oncology, including epidemiology and public health aspects, can apply for the CORE AHNS Trainee Pilot Research Award, offering up to US $20,000. Wyoming-based researchers may be eligible for projects on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, or pathophysiology of head and neck neoplastic disease.

Research institutions and medical organizations in Wyoming conducting basic, translational, or clinical thyroid cancer studies can apply for the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation’s CORE funding, with awards of US $10,000. Projects must address prevention, diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, or pathophysiology of thyroid cancer and may support broader public health goals.

Researchers and institutions conducting head and neck cancer translational clinical and epidemiologic studies in Wyoming may be eligible for the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation’s CORE AHNS Presidential Award, offering US $15,000. Projects should integrate emerging technologies, such as multi-omics, AI-enabled pathology, or advanced imaging, to improve detection, prevention, and treatment.

American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students in public health or environmental science studying full-time in the U.S., including those from Wyoming, can access funding through Native Forward Scholars Fund. Awards range from US $100 - US $30,000 per year and are need-based, with eligibility verified through a Tribal Eligibility Certificate.

Wyoming public health and community organizations can access funding through Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation’s Thriving Community Impact Fund for programs improving physical, mental, and social well-being, poverty, and neighborhood environments. Eligible nonprofits, schools, and government agencies may receive US $2,500 - US $49,999 for community health impact initiatives and related civic or economic development efforts.

Nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in Wyoming can apply for Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation’s Thriving Community Impact Fund support grants, awarding up to US $2,499 for community health and wellness initiatives. Funding can back programs in public health, mental and social well-being, poverty and economic stability, and neighborhood or built-environment improvements.

With a mission to advance biomedical and public health research, the National Institutes of Health provides Wyoming public health and clinical research teams with support to study integrated management of chronic pain and opioid use disorder. Eligible investigators can prepare collaborative U2C research projects focused on implementation, scalability, and health system–level care integration across diverse U.S. settings.

Wyoming public health and biomedical research organizations can access funding through the US DOD Air Force for studies in aerospace medicine, human performance, occupational and environmental health, and epidemiology. This CHEERS opportunity begins with white paper submissions and may later invite full technical and cost proposals to support current and future DoD missions.

Master’s students in school-based health education programs at accredited U.S. or U.S. territory colleges, including those from Wyoming, can use this $1,000 Barbara A. Cooley Master’s Scholarship for any purpose. With a mission to advance health and physical education, Society of Health and Physical Educators also provides a complimentary one-year student membership in SHAPE America.

Wyoming undergraduate public health and school-based health education majors can access funding through the Society of Health and Physical Educators’ Bill Kane Undergraduate Scholarship, which awards US $1,000 and a one-year student membership. Eligible students must study full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university, hold sophomore to senior status, and maintain a 3.25 GPA.

Research institutions and investigators working on chronic pain and opioid use disorder can apply for integrated care systems funding from the National Institutes of Health; awards support RM1-level research on collaborative care and implementation strategies. Wyoming public health and health services researchers may be eligible if their projects address health system delivery of combined pain and OUD treatment.

Eligible public health and epidemiology organizations in Wyoming and other U.S. jurisdictions can apply for FDA’s NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program, with awards up to US $200,000 to strengthen antibiotic resistance surveillance in retail food specimens. This funding supports enhanced detection of drug-resistant bacteria and expansion of surveillance sites within the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System.

Hospitals, health institutions, and healthcare-focused organizations in Cuyahoga County, Ohio can apply for the E S Prentiss Foundation’s multi-year grants to advance medical research, public health initiatives, and patient care. Wyoming public health organizations may be interested if their work or partnerships connect to Cleveland-based healthcare or hospital programs.

Wyoming public health and legal services organizations hosting public interest lawyers to provide free civil legal aid for opioid use disorder clients can access funding through Equal Justice Works’ Opioid Crisis Response Program Fellowship. Fellows serve two-year terms, helping remove legal barriers to treatment and recovery and expanding services in underserved communities nationwide.

Rural public entities, Tribes, and nonprofits in Wyoming and other Colonias-designated areas can seek USDA: Rural Development support to build or improve basic drinking water, wastewater, and storm-water systems. Focused on sanitation and public health, this program may benefit communities facing significant health risks from inadequate or unaffordable water and waste services.

Federally recognized Tribes, qualifying governments, and nonprofits in Wyoming can use this USDA Rural Development program to build or improve basic drinking water, waste disposal, and storm-water systems in low-income areas facing health risks. Eligible projects must serve predominantly Tribal members and meet specific rural, income, and unemployment criteria.

Research institutions and multidisciplinary teams working on public health and health disparities can access funding via the National Institutes of Health to study non-communicable and chronic diseases. Projects must focus on Latin America or U.S. Hispanics/Latinos, include at least one principal investigator from a Latin American institution, and may interest Wyoming-based epidemiology and public health researchers.

Graduate and medical students, residents, and post-doctoral fellows conducting human sexuality or sexual wellness research in the U.S. or Canada can apply for the Sexual Medicine Society of North America’s Scholars in Sexuality Research Grants, with awards up to $7,500. Projects in fields like public health and epidemiology, including work relevant to Wyoming public health, may be supported.

Graduate, medical, and postdoctoral researchers conducting sexuality or sexual wellness studies in the U.S. or Canada can apply for funding to support research-related expenses. Focused on human sexuality and public health, the Sexual Medicine Society of North America prioritizes projects on sexual wellness, gender identity, and underserved populations, which may interest Wyoming-based public health researchers.

The Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program (HTPCP) aims to enhance access to essential preventive clinical and public health services for children through community-driven initiatives. Funded by the US HHS: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), this program focuses on empowering local communities to implement effective strategies that improve children's health outcomes and promote overall well-being. Projects funded under this initiative will play a vital role in ensuring healthier futures for children.

The Urban Indian Health 4-in-1 Program is designed to enhance the health and well-being of urban Native Americans through targeted initiatives in immunization, health promotion, disease prevention, mental health support, and addressing alcohol and substance abuse issues. Funded by the US Dept. of Health & Human Services, this program aims to improve access to essential health services and foster healthier communities among urban Indian populations.

The Public Health Nursing initiative aims to enhance the health and wellness of American Indian and Alaska Native men by implementing a culturally sensitive case management model. Through this program, Public Health Nurses will provide preventive health services, facilitate access to care, and encourage healthy lifestyle choices. By promoting early identification and management of health issues, the initiative strives to improve overall community health outcomes through targeted, collaborative interventions.

The Tribal Epidemiology Centers initiative aims to support currently unserved areas through a new cohort of TEC sites. Funded by the US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Indian Health Service, this program seeks to enhance public health capacity within tribal communities, ensuring access to essential health services and resources. The initiative underscores a commitment to addressing health disparities and promoting wellness among Native populations.