South Carolina Rural Enhancement Grant

Summary

The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH), in partnership with the South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare, offers the 2026 Rural Enhancement Grant to support rural health providers in advancing their practices. This grant provides up to $5,000 per organization for technology upgrades including computers and software, portable medical devices such as remote patient monitoring and vital signs machines, education and training including professional conferences and value-based care training, environmental safety improvements like vaccine refrigerators and exam tables, and quality improvement activities such as PCMH accreditation and Lean Six Sigma training. Applications must clearly describe the items and intended uses with a detailed budget using the official template. This funding is focused on improving rural healthcare delivery and outcomes. Award notifications will be made in August 2026 with payments disbursed by the end of September 2026.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be rural health provider organizations as defined by the South Carolina Office of Rural Health.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must submit a completed application via the SurveyMonkey portal accompanied by a detailed budget using the official budget template. The application requires a clear description of intended uses within allowable categories: technology (computers, software), portable medical devices, education and training, environmental safety, and quality improvement activities. Awards will be based on adherence to program priorities and demonstrated rural healthcare needs.

Required attachments

• Budget template (.xlsx)