Minnesota Funding & Opportunities

Minnesota Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant Inactive
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.

Minnesota Small Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) Inactive
Coordinated state application to HRSA Federal Office of Rural Health Policy on behalf of the needs of Minnesota's small rural hospitals. Funds may be used to purchase items from the SHIP Purchasing Menu in the categories of value-based purchasing, accountable care organization, and payment bundling.

Going For Gold and Beyond in the Rural Midwest: Grant for Health Care Organizations Inactive
Grants for rural healthcare organizations in the Midwest to lead evidence-based policy and practice changes in the areas of blood pressure, cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes.

Minnesota American Indian Health Special Emphasis Grant Inactive
Grants for projects in Minnesota designed to address health equity issues specific to tribal and urban American Indian communities, address the health impact of historical trauma, reduce health disparities experienced by American Indian communities, and incorporate a multisector approach to addressing identified disparities.

Multi-State Rural Development Research or Extension Project Grants Inactive
Seed grants aimed at enhancing the ability of land grant institutions to positively influence the quality of life in rural areas of the 12-state North Central Region. Health-related priorities include addressing rural poverty, physical and mental health challenges, and demographic change.

Small Grants for Rural Development Research and/or Extension Projects in the North Central Region Inactive
Seed grants designed for enhancing the ability of land grant institutions to positively influence the quality of life in rural areas in the north central region. One of the program priorities is promoting community health and wellness.

Minnesota Dentist Loan Forgiveness Program Inactive
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 and/or patients receiving a sliding fee schedule in Minnesota.

Minnesota Nurse in Long Term Care Loan Forgiveness Program Inactive
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.

Minnesota Rural Advanced Practice Provider Loan Forgiveness Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for advanced practice provider students and/or graduates who agree to practice in a designated rural area of Minnesota.

Minnesota Rural Dental Therapist/Advanced Dental Therapist Loan Forgiveness Program Inactive
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.