Rural Health
Funding by Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Hawai'i Outreach for Medical Education in Rural Under-Resourced Neighborhoods (HOME RUN)
Funding to support a comprehensive rural healthcare workforce strategy focused on provider recruitment, provider retention, workforce development, mentorship, and healthcare access in rural Hawaii. The program is designed to strengthen Hawaii's healthcare workforce, improve access to care, and support long-term workforce sustainability in rural communities.
Funding to support a comprehensive rural healthcare workforce strategy focused on provider recruitment, provider retention, workforce development, mentorship, and healthcare access in rural Hawaii. The program is designed to strengthen Hawaii's healthcare workforce, improve access to care, and support long-term workforce sustainability in rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Hawaii
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers, Hilo Benioff Medical Center Foundation, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers, Hilo Benioff Medical Center Foundation, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Hawaii AHEC Scholars Program
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in Hawaii that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in Hawaii that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Hawaii
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers
Hawaii Kuleana Connect Grant Program
Grants to support creative, community-driven ideas that strengthen connections between healthcare providers, community, and well-being throughout rural Hawaii. The program encourages projects that foster connection, belonging, collaboration, and shared responsibility while supporting provider wellness, recruitment, and retention.
Grants to support creative, community-driven ideas that strengthen connections between healthcare providers, community, and well-being throughout rural Hawaii. The program encourages projects that foster connection, belonging, collaboration, and shared responsibility while supporting provider wellness, recruitment, and retention.
Geographic coverage: Eligible rural communities in Hawaii
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers, Hawaii State Rural Health Association, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers, Hawaii State Rural Health Association, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Hawaii Pacific Basin Rural Rotations
Placement and financial assistance for medical students and residents who would like to gain clinical experience at rural and remote sites in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands.
Placement and financial assistance for medical students and residents who would like to gain clinical experience at rural and remote sites in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands.
Geographic coverage: Hawaii and Pacific territories (American Samoa, Guam, Hilo, Kauai, Maui, Palau, and Pohnpei)
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers
Hawaii Pre-Health Career Corps
A free year-round educational program for high school and college students in Hawaii who are interested in pursuing careers in health.
A free year-round educational program for high school and college students in Hawaii who are interested in pursuing careers in health.
Geographic coverage: Hawaii
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers
Hawaii Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program (HELP)
Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals in Hawaii in return for at least 2 years of service in rural and other medically underserved areas of the state.
Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals in Hawaii in return for at least 2 years of service in rural and other medically underserved areas of the state.
Geographic coverage: Hawaii
Application Deadline: Jul 5, 2026
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers
Application Deadline: Jul 5, 2026
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers
Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program
Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for certain health professionals who agree to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Hawaii.
Loan repayment assistance for certain health professionals who agree to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Hawaii.
Geographic coverage: Hawaii
Application Deadline: Jun 3, 2022
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers
Application Deadline: Jun 3, 2022
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers