The Urban and Rural Diabetes Initiative Act would create a federal grant program to help health care providers deliver diabetes treatment services in underserved urban and rural communities. Eligible organizations—including community health centers, rural clinics, hospitals, and local health departments—could receive grants to offer comprehensive diabetes care, such as routine treatment, eye and foot care, kidney disease management, and diabetes prevention education. Grant recipients must provide services in culturally appropriate ways and conduct outreach to inform the public about available services. The bill requires the federal government to distribute funds fairly between urban and rural areas to address health disparities. Congress would authorize funding for the program from 2026 through 2031, though the specific dollar amount would be determined during the budget process.
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