Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Health workforce education and training
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
National Environmental Public Health Internship Program Application for Students
Inactive
Internship opportunity for students studying accredited environmental health academic programs.
Internship opportunity for students studying accredited environmental health academic programs.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 10, 2026
Sponsor: National Environmental Health Association
Application Deadline: Jun 10, 2026
Sponsor: National Environmental Health Association
Rural Health Community Capacity Academy
Inactive
A 12-month program focusing on capacity building. Participants work with a rural health development coach who serves as a guide, thought partner, and connector to help strengthen internal processes and long-term organizational capacity.
A 12-month program focusing on capacity building. Participants work with a rural health development coach who serves as a guide, thought partner, and connector to help strengthen internal processes and long-term organizational capacity.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 5, 2026
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
Application Deadline: Jun 5, 2026
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
Delta Health Care Services Grant Program
Inactive
Grants to address unmet health needs in the Delta Region through cooperation among healthcare professionals, institutions of higher education, research institutions, and other entities.
Grants to address unmet health needs in the Delta Region through cooperation among healthcare professionals, institutions of higher education, research institutions, and other entities.
Geographic coverage: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development
Hermes Monato, Jr. Rural Health Essay Prize
Inactive
An annual award for a rural health essay written by a student or recent graduate of any campus of the University of Wisconsin.
An annual award for a rural health essay written by a student or recent graduate of any campus of the University of Wisconsin.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative
Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program
Inactive
Funding to enable the Cooperative Extension System (CES) to assist in preparing for, providing an educational response to, recovering from, and mitigating disasters and disaster threats. The program supports innovative, education-based approaches to address disaster preparedness and specific responses related to disasters or disaster threats caused by natural, human-made, technological hazards, or by other factors that contribute to the exposure of or risk to a community.
Funding to enable the Cooperative Extension System (CES) to assist in preparing for, providing an educational response to, recovering from, and mitigating disasters and disaster threats. The program supports innovative, education-based approaches to address disaster preparedness and specific responses related to disasters or disaster threats caused by natural, human-made, technological hazards, or by other factors that contribute to the exposure of or risk to a community.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
West Virginia Nursing Scholarship Program
Inactive
Scholarships for licensed practical nurse (LPN), registered nurse (RN), LPN teaching certificate, masters, and doctoral nursing students who agree to complete a service obligation in West Virginia.
Scholarships for licensed practical nurse (LPN), registered nurse (RN), LPN teaching certificate, masters, and doctoral nursing students who agree to complete a service obligation in West Virginia.
Geographic coverage: West Virginia
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
Marva Jean Jackson Rural Community Health Scholarship Program
Inactive
Small grants to assist rural facilities and communities in developing or supporting local scholarship programs that will help pay for the healthcare training and education for people from their community.
Small grants to assist rural facilities and communities in developing or supporting local scholarship programs that will help pay for the healthcare training and education for people from their community.
Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsor: Colorado Rural Health Center
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsor: Colorado Rural Health Center
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Leadership Development Programs
Inactive
Leadership development programs designed to improve health of Alaska Natives through improving leadership skills and abilities through training, coaching, mentoring, and practical experience.
Leadership development programs designed to improve health of Alaska Natives through improving leadership skills and abilities through training, coaching, mentoring, and practical experience.
Geographic coverage: Alaska
Application Deadline: May 24, 2026
Sponsor: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Application Deadline: May 24, 2026
Sponsor: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Indian and Native American Program - Employment and Training Grants
Inactive
Grants to support employment and training activities for Native Americans in the areas of healthcare, manufacturing, IT, energy, and other industries.
Grants to support employment and training activities for Native Americans in the areas of healthcare, manufacturing, IT, energy, and other industries.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
Sponsors: Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
Sponsors: Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
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.
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
Application Deadline: May 21, 2026
Sponsor: Florida Blue Foundation

