Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Healthcare needs and services

Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants Inactive
Grants to fund national organizations that can provide technical assistance to rural communities that will be targeted to help communities create thriving community development and affordable housing strategies that will result in healthier homes and communities.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 6, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Walmart Community Pharmacy Scholarship for Pharmacy Students Inactive
Scholarships for Doctor of Pharmacy degree students who are enrolled in a U.S. college or school of pharmacy. Awardees must demonstrate leadership, academic success, and a commitment to serving rural, Medically Underserved Areas, and/or Medically Underserved Populations.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 6, 2026
Sponsors: American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Walmart

Hawaii Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program (HELP) Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals in Hawaii in return for at least 2 years of service in rural and other medically underserved areas of the state.

Geographic coverage: Hawaii
Application Deadline: Jul 5, 2026
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers

Native Voices Rising Grants Inactive
General operating support grants designed to strengthen Native-led organizations that are improving the lives of their community members.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 3, 2026
Sponsors: Common Counsel Foundation, Native Americans in Philanthropy

Revolving Funds for Financing Water and Wastewater Projects Inactive
Grants to help nonprofit organizations establish revolving loan funds that will finance water and wastewater disposal projects in rural communities.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Jul 3, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Utilities Service

Iowa Dental Education Loan Repayment Program/FIND Project Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for dentists who agree to serve in a rural or high priority county in Iowa.

Geographic coverage: Iowa
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Sponsor: Delta Dental of Iowa

New Mexico Allied Health Loan for Service Program Inactive
Forgivable loans for certain allied healthcare profession students who agree to practice in a healthcare shortage area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.

Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department

Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program Grants Inactive
Grants to help rural communities use advanced telecommunications technology to connect to each other, and the world, overcoming the effects of remoteness and low population density.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development, USDA Rural Utilities Service

Kerr Foundation Grants Inactive
Provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the Kerr Foundation service area in the areas of education, health, cultural development, and human services.

Geographic coverage: Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Oklahoma organizations will receive first priority for available funds.
Letter of Intent (Required): Jun 30, 2026
Application Deadline: Aug 15, 2026
Sponsor: Kerr Foundation

Maryland AHEC Scholars Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Maryland that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and healthcare shortage communities, and networking with other students and professionals.

Geographic coverage: Maryland
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsor: Maryland Area Health Education Center

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Healthcare needs and services

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Funding by Topic: Healthcare needs and services