New Rural Health Funding & Opportunities from the Past 30 Days

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.

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.

Rural Overdose Prevention and Response Community of Practice for Local Health Departments
A community of practice that will bring representatives from local health departments that support rural communities and areas together to learn, share resources, and support each other in their overdose prevention and response efforts.

Virginia Youth Substance Use Prevention Grants
Grants to support youth substance use prevention instruction in Virginia. Awards will be made statewide.

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.

Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center
Technical assistance support for hospitals that have already converted or are exploring converting to a Rural Emergency Hospital.

Healthcare Worker Loan Relief Program of the Commonwealth
Loan repayment for specific healthcare professionals who agree to practice in healthcare shortage areas in Kentucky.

Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program
Funding to provide culturally responsive training and technical assistance for tribes in the areas of criminal justice, substance use, violent crime, and intergovernmental collaboration.

New York 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 New York, allowing them to remain in the United States.

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.