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New Rural Health Funding & Opportunities from the Past 30 Days

Nevada Health Service Corps
Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals who agree to practice in an approved area of Nevada.
Geographic coverage: Nevada
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Sponsor: Nevada State Office of Rural Health
Tennessee Eyecare Access Optometry and Ophthalmology Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment for ophthalmologists (medical and surgical eye care specialists) and optometrists (Doctor of Optometry) who commit to at least 2 years of service in one of Tennessee's eligible rural counties.
Geographic coverage: Tennessee
Application Deadline: Aug 15, 2026
Sponsor: Tennessee Department of Health
Rural Grocery Initiative Technical Assistance
Technical assistance to help establish and sustain independently-owned grocery stores in rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Kansas State University, Rural Grocery Initiative
Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network
Grants to carry out programs to assist in addressing stress and behavioral and mental health challenges, including suicide risk, among agricultural farmers, ranchers, fishers, workers, business owners, and non-industrial private forest owners and managers. NIFA is also seeking applications from qualified entities to administer the National Farmer Distress Helpline.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Aug 10, 2026
Sponsors: National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Minnesota Clinical Dental Education Innovations Grant
Funding to support innovative clinical training for dental professionals and programs that increase access to dental care for populations in Minnesota who are medically underserved.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Sep 3, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program
Funding to support comprehensive programs that make safety and functional home modifications, repairs, and renovations to enable low-income seniors to age in place. Rural communities are a program priority.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program
Grants to assist federally-recognized tribes and tribal organizations in assuming all or part of existing Indian Health Service programs, services, functions, and activities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026
Sponsor: Indian Health Service
Tribal Personal Responsibility Education Program for Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Grants to implement culturally appropriate youth pregnancy prevention education programs for American Indian/Alaska Native youth ages 10 to 19 and pregnant youth and parenting mothers under the age of 21.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Aug 17, 2026
Sponsors: Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Native American Fitness Instructor Certification Courses
Courses for native fitness instructors to take Native American Fitness Council courses that lead to certification.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Native American Fitness Council
Mississippi State Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment for eligible health professionals who serve in areas of Mississippi with provider shortages.
Geographic coverage: Mississippi
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Mississippi State Department of Health