New Rural Health Funding & Opportunities from the Past 30 Days
Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for certain health professionals who agree to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Hawaii.
Loan repayment assistance for certain health professionals who agree to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Hawaii.
Geographic coverage: Hawaii
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers
Arkansas Rural Community Grant Program
Funding to improve quality of life in rural Arkansas, including emergency services and the development and improvement of community facilities.
Funding to improve quality of life in rural Arkansas, including emergency services and the development and improvement of community facilities.
Geographic coverage: Arkansas
Application Deadline: Mar 11, 2027
Sponsor: Arkansas Division of Rural Services
Application Deadline: Mar 11, 2027
Sponsor: Arkansas Division of Rural Services
Massachusetts Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Massachusetts, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Offers a J-1 visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Massachusetts, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Massachusetts
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2027
Sponsor: Massachusetts Health Care Workforce Center
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2027
Sponsor: Massachusetts Health Care Workforce Center
Michigan National Rural Health Day Essay Contest
Essay contest for high school seniors who live and attend school in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, who are college/university bound the following fall semester, and intend to pursue healthcare careers.
Essay contest for high school seniors who live and attend school in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, who are college/university bound the following fall semester, and intend to pursue healthcare careers.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Oct 9, 2026
Sponsors: Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan, Michigan Center for Rural Health, Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health
Application Deadline: Oct 9, 2026
Sponsors: Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan, Michigan Center for Rural Health, Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health
Vermont Educational Loan Repayment Program for Nurses (LPNs and RNs)
Loan repayment assistance for licensed practical nurses and registered nurses working in shortage areas of Vermont.
Loan repayment assistance for licensed practical nurses and registered nurses working in shortage areas of Vermont.
Geographic coverage: Vermont
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsor: University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine Office of Primary Care and AHEC Program
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsor: University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine Office of Primary Care and AHEC Program
Texas Colonia Fund - Construction
Funding to support community development projects such as sewer, water, other infrastructure, and housing rehabilitation in colonias in Texas.
Funding to support community development projects such as sewer, water, other infrastructure, and housing rehabilitation in colonias in Texas.
Geographic coverage: Texas
Letter of Intent (Required): Nov 19, 2026
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2027
Sponsor: Texas Department of Agriculture
Letter of Intent (Required): Nov 19, 2026
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2027
Sponsor: Texas Department of Agriculture
Vermont Educational Loan Repayment Program for Dental Professionals
Loan repayment assistance for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental therapists serving in designated shortage areas or documented special need areas in the state of Vermont.
Loan repayment assistance for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental therapists serving in designated shortage areas or documented special need areas in the state of Vermont.
Geographic coverage: Vermont
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsor: University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine Office of Primary Care and AHEC Program
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsor: University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine Office of Primary Care and AHEC Program
Civica Foundation Rural Hospital Program
A no-cost membership program designed to ensure reliable access to essential generic medications for rural and Critical Access Hospitals in a selected nine state service area.
A no-cost membership program designed to ensure reliable access to essential generic medications for rural and Critical Access Hospitals in a selected nine state service area.
Geographic coverage: The service area is Hawaii, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Civica Foundation, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Civica Foundation, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
Washington Career and Technical Scholarship and Rural Jobs Initiative (RJI)
Scholarships for eligible associate degrees, certificates, and apprenticeships at eligible community colleges, technical colleges, and approved apprenticeship sponsors in Washington. Students from rural communities may receive supplemental scholarships. There are many approved health and healthcare-related educational programs, such as dental assistant, occupational therapy assistant, and practical nurse.
Scholarships for eligible associate degrees, certificates, and apprenticeships at eligible community colleges, technical colleges, and approved apprenticeship sponsors in Washington. Students from rural communities may receive supplemental scholarships. There are many approved health and healthcare-related educational programs, such as dental assistant, occupational therapy assistant, and practical nurse.
Geographic coverage: Washington
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsor: Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsor: Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation
Virginia Youth Substance Use Prevention Grants
Grants to support youth substance use prevention instruction in Virginia. Awards will be made statewide.
Grants to support youth substance use prevention instruction in Virginia. Awards will be made statewide.
Geographic coverage: Virginia
Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth
Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth