Minnesota Funding & Opportunities
State Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
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Minnesota Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
Lists funding opportunities available through the Minnesota Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help implement Minnesota's approved RHTP initiatives and activities.
For information about funding programs that are available nationwide, please browse by type, by topic, or by sponsor.
Minnesota Home and Community Based Service (HCBS), Continuity of Care, Transition and Provider Capacity Building Mini-Grant
Grants to protect continuity of care for people in Minnesota who are Medicaid eligible who have lost or are at risk of losing home and community based services because their provider can no longer serve them.
Grants to protect continuity of care for people in Minnesota who are Medicaid eligible who have lost or are at risk of losing home and community based services because their provider can no longer serve them.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Human Services
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Human Services
Greater Minnesota Tribal Transit Vehicle Grant
Funding for tribal transit programs in Minnesota to support replacement and/or expansion of transit vehicles.
Funding for tribal transit programs in Minnesota to support replacement and/or expansion of transit vehicles.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Nov 17, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Transportation
Application Deadline: Nov 17, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Transportation
Minnesota Small Cities Development Program
Funding to help Minnesota cities with fewer than 50,000 residents and counties with fewer than 200,000 with housing, public infrastructure, and commercial rehabilitation projects.
Funding to help Minnesota cities with fewer than 50,000 residents and counties with fewer than 200,000 with housing, public infrastructure, and commercial rehabilitation projects.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Letter of Intent (Required): Nov 25, 2026
Application Deadline: Apr 14, 2027
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Letter of Intent (Required): Nov 25, 2026
Application Deadline: Apr 14, 2027
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Minnesota Dental Foundation Grants
Grants and in-kind services for outreach programs that provide dental services to underserved populations, promote dental health initiatives, and support dental profession career and volunteer opportunities in Minnesota.
Grants and in-kind services for outreach programs that provide dental services to underserved populations, promote dental health initiatives, and support dental profession career and volunteer opportunities in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Dec 7, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Dental Association
Application Deadline: Dec 7, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Dental Association
Minnesota Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Grant Program
Assists small rural hospitals in Minnesota with funding for projects to update, modernize, remodel, or replace aging hospital facilities and equipment necessary to maintain operations.
Assists small rural hospitals in Minnesota with funding for projects to update, modernize, remodel, or replace aging hospital facilities and equipment necessary to maintain operations.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Dec 11, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Dec 11, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Minnesota Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant
Grants to help small, rural hospitals in Minnesota create and/or implement a strategic plan that will preserve access to health services or respond to changing conditions.
Grants to help small, rural hospitals in Minnesota create and/or implement a strategic plan that will preserve access to health services or respond to changing conditions.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Dec 11, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Dec 11, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Minnesota Dentist Loan Forgiveness Program
Loan repayment assistance for dental students, residents, and licensed dentists who plan to provide at least 25% of annual patient encounters to state public program enrollees or patients receiving a sliding fee schedule in Minnesota.
Loan repayment assistance for dental students, residents, and licensed dentists who plan to provide at least 25% of annual patient encounters to state public program enrollees or patients receiving a sliding fee schedule in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2027
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2027
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Minnesota Long Term Care Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program
Loan repayment assistance for students in registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) programs or currently licensed RNs/LPNs who agree to practice in long term care in Minnesota.
Loan repayment assistance for students in registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) programs or currently licensed RNs/LPNs who agree to practice in long term care in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2027
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2027
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Minnesota Rural Advanced Practice Provider Loan Forgiveness Program
Loan repayment assistance for advanced practice provider students and/or graduates who agree to practice in a designated rural area of Minnesota.
Loan repayment assistance for advanced practice provider students and/or graduates who agree to practice in a designated rural area of Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2027
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2027
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Minnesota Rural Dental Therapist/Advanced Dental Therapist Loan Forgiveness Program
Loan repayment assistance for final-year dental therapist/advanced dental therapist (DT/ADT) students, or licensed DTs/ADTs who plan to practice or are currently practicing in a designated rural area of Minnesota.
Loan repayment assistance for final-year dental therapist/advanced dental therapist (DT/ADT) students, or licensed DTs/ADTs who plan to practice or are currently practicing in a designated rural area of Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2027
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2027
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care