Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Health workforce
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for eligible primary healthcare professionals who agree to serve in Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Loan repayment assistance for eligible primary healthcare professionals who agree to serve in Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for medical, nursing, and behavioral/mental health clinicians with specific training and credentials to provide evidence-based substance use disorder treatment in rural communities designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Loan repayment assistance for medical, nursing, and behavioral/mental health clinicians with specific training and credentials to provide evidence-based substance use disorder treatment in rural communities designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
NHSC Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Workforce Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for eligible clinicians who agree to serve in an approved SUD treatment facility.
Loan repayment assistance for eligible clinicians who agree to serve in an approved SUD treatment facility.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Opioid Settlement Fund Community Grant Program
Grants for organizations working to abate and alleviate the impacts of the opioid crisis and co-occurring substance use challenges in South Dakota communities. Rural behavioral health workforce, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) training, and telehealth in rural communities are among the approved uses of funds.
Grants for organizations working to abate and alleviate the impacts of the opioid crisis and co-occurring substance use challenges in South Dakota communities. Rural behavioral health workforce, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) training, and telehealth in rural communities are among the approved uses of funds.
Geographic coverage: South Dakota
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Department of Social Services
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Department of Social Services
MedQuest
Health career exploration camps for Oregon high school students interested in rural healthcare careers.
Health career exploration camps for Oregon high school students interested in rural healthcare careers.
Geographic coverage: Oregon
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
Sponsor: Oregon Area Health Education Centers
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
Sponsor: Oregon Area Health Education Centers
National Association of Community Health Centers New Board Chair Leadership Program
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.
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
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
Sponsor: National Association of Community Health Centers
National Network of Libraries of Medicine Region 3 Grants
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.
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
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
Funding for Ohio EMS agencies for training of personnel, purchase of equipment and vehicles, or research related to EMS practices and procedures.
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
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
Sponsor: Ohio Emergency Medical Services
Virginia Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship Programs
Virginia scholarship program for students enrolled in nursing education programs to become registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.
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
Application Deadline: Apr 2, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health: Office of Health Equity
Kansas Regional Partnership Grant Program
Funding to enable eligible providers to participate in collaborative arrangements that promote preventive health and address root causes of diseases, enhance rural providers' efficiency and sustainability, attract and retain a high-skilled health care workforce, spark growth of value-based care models, and foster the use of innovative technologies.
Funding to enable eligible providers to participate in collaborative arrangements that promote preventive health and address root causes of diseases, enhance rural providers' efficiency and sustainability, attract and retain a high-skilled health care workforce, spark growth of value-based care models, and foster the use of innovative technologies.
Geographic coverage: Kansas
Letter of Intent (Optional): Mar 9, 2026
Application Deadline: Apr 3, 2026
Sponsor: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Letter of Intent (Optional): Mar 9, 2026
Application Deadline: Apr 3, 2026
Sponsor: Kansas Department of Health and Environment