Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Health workforce

Summer Health Professions Education Program
A free summer enrichment program designed to improve access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions.

Wisconsin Rural Physician Residency Assistance Program (WRPRAP)
Funding to expand and enhance graduate medical education training sites in rural Wisconsin, with the goal of improving access to quality healthcare in rural communities.

Minnesota International Medical Graduates Clinical Preparation Grant
Grants to support clinical preparation for immigrant international medical graduates (IMGs) in Minnesota.

Destination Dental School Fellowship
A gateway educational experience for undergraduate students and bachelor degree recipients who are interested in a career in dentistry. This program is designed to prepare individuals who have been underrepresented in the profession, including those from rural areas, to successfully apply to dental school.

Community Health Impact Lab Micro Grants Program
Grants to support physician-led projects designed to improve health outcomes at the community level. The program funds innovative, community-centered projects that address a broad range of health-related challenges faced by populations with limited access to care.

Florida Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Loan repayment assistance for nursing personnel who agree to serve in areas of Florida where there are critical nursing shortages.

West Virginia Health Sciences Service Program
Loan repayment assistance for specific health professions students who agree to practice in an underserved area of West Virginia upon graduation.

West Virginia Mental Health Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment for mental health professionals who agree to deliver therapy or counseling services in underserved areas of West Virginia.

YouthBuild Grants
Grants to organizations providing pre-apprenticeship services that support education, occupational skills training, and employment services for youth, ages 16 to 24, while performing meaningful work and service to their communities. The YouthBuild program model contains wrap-around services such as transportation, childcare, and housing. Applications from rural, urban, and Native American communities have been funded in the past.

Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
Scholarships for Native American and Alaska Native undergraduate students pursuing careers related to tribal public policy, native healthcare, and the environment.