Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Health workforce

Wisconsin Rural EMS Support
Technical assistance, resources, and coaching support for rural EMS providers in Wisconsin.

Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Wisconsin Office of Rural Health

Wyoming J-1 Conrad 30 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Wyoming, allowing them to remain in the United States.

Geographic coverage: Wyoming
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Wyoming Department of Health, Wyoming Office of Rural Health

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.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
Sponsor: Association of American Indian Physicians

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Capacity Grants for Rural and Underserved Communities in Minnesota Inactive
Grants to increase the number and capacity of home and community-based services providers in rural and/or serving rural or underserved communities in Minnesota.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Human Services

Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization in Coal-Affected Appalachia (POWER) Inactive
Funding for workforce and economic revitalization activities in communities and regions that have been affected by job losses in coal mining, coal power plant operations, and coal-related supply chain industries. Priority sectors include but are not limited to healthcare, broadband/telecommunications, aerospace, and tourism.

Geographic coverage: Available in all of West Virginia and parts of 12 other states.
Letter of Intent (Required): May 22, 2026
Application Deadline: Jul 8, 2026
Sponsor: Appalachian Regional Commission

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.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
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.

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

AmeriCorps State and National Native Nations Grants Inactive
Funding for programs that are designed to improve lives, strengthen tribal communities, and solve local problems through service and volunteering.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 20, 2026
Sponsor: AmeriCorps

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

National Health Service Corps Site Application Inactive
Apply to be a National Health Service Corps Site to receive recruitment and retention assistance, networking opportunities, and other benefits.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 19, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Health workforce

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Funding by Topic: Health workforce