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.
PCORI Engagement Award: Convening Support
Funding for organizations and communities to hold multi-stakeholder convenings, meetings, and conferences. Convenings should focus on supporting collaboration around patient-centered outcomes research and clinical comparative effectiveness research. PCORI funding interests include research for improved access and delivery of care for rural communities.
Funding for organizations and communities to hold multi-stakeholder convenings, meetings, and conferences. Convenings should focus on supporting collaboration around patient-centered outcomes research and clinical comparative effectiveness research. PCORI funding interests include research for improved access and delivery of care for rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Letter of Intent (Required): Oct 1, 2026
Application Deadline: Jan 11, 2027
Sponsor: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Letter of Intent (Required): Oct 1, 2026
Application Deadline: Jan 11, 2027
Sponsor: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Rural Family Medicine with Obstetrics Fellowship - Tacoma, Washington
One-year fellowship with Tacoma Family Medicine in Washington for family medicine physicians who plan to care for a rural population with limited access to healthcare services. The fellowship includes expanded scope obstetrics including cesarean sections.
One-year fellowship with Tacoma Family Medicine in Washington for family medicine physicians who plan to care for a rural population with limited access to healthcare services. The fellowship includes expanded scope obstetrics including cesarean sections.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
Sponsors: MultiCare, Tacoma Family Medicine, University of Washington
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
Sponsors: MultiCare, Tacoma Family Medicine, University of Washington
California Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
Scholarships for California students pursuing an associate degree in nursing in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.
Scholarships for California students pursuing an associate degree in nursing in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 2, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Application Deadline: Oct 2, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
California Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarship Program
Scholarships for California residents who are enrolled in a bachelor of science in nursing program in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.
Scholarships for California residents who are enrolled in a bachelor of science in nursing program in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 2, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Application Deadline: Oct 2, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
California Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (LVN to ADN)
Scholarships for students enrolled in licensed vocational nurse to associate degree nursing program in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.
Scholarships for students enrolled in licensed vocational nurse to associate degree nursing program in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 2, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Application Deadline: Oct 2, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
California Vocational Nurse Scholarship Program
Scholarships for California residents who are enrolled in an accredited vocational nurse program in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.
Scholarships for California residents who are enrolled in an accredited vocational nurse program in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 2, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Application Deadline: Oct 2, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Minnesota Hospital Registered Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program
Loan repayment assistance for registered nurses in Minnesota nonprofit hospitals or public hospitals who agree to practice in-person in direct patient care in the state.
Loan repayment assistance for registered nurses in Minnesota nonprofit hospitals or public hospitals who agree to practice in-person in direct patient care in the state.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Oct 6, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Oct 6, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
NOSORH Rural Health University: Workforce+
A national certification program designed to help rural healthcare organizations strengthen recruitment, retention, and workforce stability.
A national certification program designed to help rural healthcare organizations strengthen recruitment, retention, and workforce stability.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 7, 2026
Sponsors: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, Wintergreen
Application Deadline: Oct 7, 2026
Sponsors: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, Wintergreen
Georgia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who agree to practice full-time in a rural community in Georgia for at least 12 months.
Loan repayment assistance for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who agree to practice full-time in a rural community in Georgia for at least 12 months.
Geographic coverage: Georgia
Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2026
Sponsor: Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce
Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2026
Sponsor: Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce
Georgia Behavioral Health Provider Loan Repayment Program (GBHPLRP)
Loan repayment assistance for mental health and substance use professionals in return for practicing in a Mental Health Health Professional Shortage Area in an underserved area of Georgia.
Loan repayment assistance for mental health and substance use professionals in return for practicing in a Mental Health Health Professional Shortage Area in an underserved area of Georgia.
Geographic coverage: Georgia
Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2026
Sponsor: Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce
Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2026
Sponsor: Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce