New Rural Health Funding & Opportunities from the Past 30 Days
Emergency Medicine Foundation Pilot Research Grant
Funding for pilot projects that impact emergency care research and are intended for a broad audience, including both clinical, translational, and basic science researchers. One of the program priorities is research focused on rural and underserved areas.
Funding for pilot projects that impact emergency care research and are intended for a broad audience, including both clinical, translational, and basic science researchers. One of the program priorities is research focused on rural and underserved areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 10, 2026
Sponsor: Emergency Medicine Foundation
Application Deadline: Dec 10, 2026
Sponsor: Emergency Medicine Foundation
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
Older Adult Mental Health in Rural New York
Funding, training, and curricula for community-based organizations to provide mental health support to older adults in rural New York state.
Funding, training, and curricula for community-based organizations to provide mental health support to older adults in rural New York state.
Geographic coverage: New York
Application Deadline: Oct 18, 2026
Sponsor: National Council on Aging
Application Deadline: Oct 18, 2026
Sponsor: National Council on Aging
VA Pilot Program for Graduate Medical Education and Residency (PPGMER)
Reimbursement funding to establish new residency programs by facilities operated by Indian Health Service (IHS), Indian Tribes, tribal organizations, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Department of War (DoW), and other healthcare facilities located in areas designated as underserved by VA, including rural and frontier areas.
Reimbursement funding to establish new residency programs by facilities operated by Indian Health Service (IHS), Indian Tribes, tribal organizations, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Department of War (DoW), and other healthcare facilities located in areas designated as underserved by VA, including rural and frontier areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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