Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Health occupations

Illinois Community Behavioral Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for qualified mental health and substance use professionals who agree to practice in rural areas in Illinois.

Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsor: Illinois Student Assistance Commission

Illinois Nursing Education Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for Illinois residents pursuing nursing degrees who demonstrate the greatest financial need. Awardees must practice in the state upon graduation.

Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsors: Illinois Center for Rural Health, Illinois Department of Public Health

Veterans Affairs Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program (SELRP) Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for recent graduates of an accredited medical or osteopathic school who are currently enrolled or matched to a residency specialty identified as a shortage by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. A minimum service obligation of 24 months is required.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Healthcare Worker Loan Relief Program of the Commonwealth Inactive
Loan repayment for specific healthcare professionals who agree to practice in healthcare shortage areas in Kentucky.

Geographic coverage: Kentucky
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health

Michigan Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Medical education debt repayment program for healthcare providers to practice in healthcare shortage areas in Michigan. Eligible providers will receive student loan repayment for providing mental health services in eligible nonprofit practice sites or public school-based systems for at least 2 years.

Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Florida Blue Foundation Mental Well-Being Grant Program Inactive
Grants to advance mental well-being for families and community members in Florida with a focus on enhancing access to mental health services and strengthening the mental health workforce.

Geographic coverage: Florida
Application Deadline: May 21, 2026
Sponsor: Florida Blue Foundation

Prevent Cancer Foundation Community Grants Inactive
Grants for projects focused on cancer prevention and early detection in rural communities from organizations located in the communities they serve.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: May 20, 2026
Sponsor: Prevent Cancer Foundation

Minnesota International Medical Graduates Residency Preparation Program – BRIIDGE Inactive
A 9-month residency preparatory program for international medical graduates in Minnesota. Training consists of inpatient, outpatient, community, and classroom components designed to optimally prepare participants to succeed in residency programs.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: May 18, 2026
Sponsors: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, University of Minnesota

Excellence in Rural Psychology Award Inactive
Award that recognizes exemplary psychology leadership in rural and remote areas.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Sponsor: American Psychological Association

Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Inactive
Grants to promote economic prosperity in Maryland's disadvantaged and underserved rural communities, with priority given to projects that address entrepreneurship, healthcare, infrastructure, and regional councils.

Geographic coverage: Maryland
Letter of Intent (Required): May 15, 2026
Application Deadline: Jul 10, 2026
Sponsor: Rural Maryland Council

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Health occupations

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Funding by Topic: Health occupations