Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Health workforce

Medica Foundation Behavioral Health Grant Program Inactive
Grants for projects in the Medica Foundation service area that help people with serious mental illness and chemical addictions recover and lead productive lives.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Apr 3, 2026
Sponsor: Medica Foundation

Indigenous Addiction Research Program Inactive
Summer training that offers foundational knowledge and skills in Indigenous addiction research.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 2, 2026
Sponsors: National Indian Health Board, Northwest Native American Research Center for Health

North Dakota Public Health Leadership Academy Inactive
A 4 month leadership program for public health professionals in North Dakota. Leaders will work individually and collectively to identify complex challenges facing their communities and apply systems change strategies to address them.

Geographic coverage: North Dakota
Application Deadline: Apr 2, 2026
Sponsor: Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center

Rural Communities Health Care Investment Program (RCHIP) Inactive
Student loan reimbursements or stipend payments to assist rural communities in recruiting non-physician healthcare professionals who agree to serve in a medically underserved community of Texas.

Geographic coverage: Texas
Application Deadline: Apr 2, 2026
Sponsors: Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas State Office of Rural Health

Virginia Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship Programs Inactive
Virginia scholarship program for students enrolled in nursing education programs to become registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.

Geographic coverage: Virginia
Application Deadline: Apr 2, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health: Office of Health Equity

National Association of Community Health Centers New Board Chair Leadership Program Inactive
A 5-part virtual leadership training program for new health center board chairs or those about to step into the board chair role. Training addresses the role of the board chair, board chair-CEO partnership, board meeting facilitation, navigating conflict, and board chair succession planning.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
Sponsor: National Association of Community Health Centers

National Network of Libraries of Medicine Region 3 Grants Inactive
Funding for projects in Region 3 that improve health literacy; increase the ability of the general public to find and use health information; and improve health professionals' access to, awareness of, and skills for locating high quality biomedical and health information.

Geographic coverage: NLM Region 3 states including Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
Sponsors: National Institutes of Health, Network of the National Library of Medicine, U.S. National Library of Medicine

Ohio EMS Grant Program Inactive
Funding for Ohio EMS agencies for training of personnel, purchase of equipment and vehicles, or research related to EMS practices and procedures.

Geographic coverage: Ohio
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
Sponsor: Ohio Emergency Medical Services

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Board of Directors Scholarship Inactive
Scholarship for full-time and part-time Alaska Native and Native American students interested in pursuing a career in a healthcare related field.

Geographic coverage: Alaska
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Colorado Health Service Corps Provider Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Colorado.

Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Health workforce

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Funding by Topic: Health workforce