Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Health workforce education and training

Region 6 Public Health Leadership Institute (R6-PHLI) Inactive
A leadership program designed for mid-career practitioners and emerging leaders in Public Health Region 6.

American Indians Accessing Health Professions Workshop Inactive
A two day educational program designed to encourage more American Indian/Alaska Native students to pursue health professions. The program will take place July 9-11, 2026 in Riverside and Colton, California.

Minnesota Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities Inactive
Grants to increase safety measures in healthcare settings in Minnesota with a focus on preventing workplace violence. Funding may be used to establish or expand programs to train staff in healthcare settings on de-escalation and positive support services.

National Environmental Public Health Internship Program Application for Students Inactive
Internship opportunity for students studying accredited environmental health academic programs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.