Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Behavioral health

Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship
Scholarships for individuals pursuing behavioral health degrees or certifications in California and who agree to a service obligation in approved sites within the state.

South Carolina Rural Provider Incentive Program
Cash incentive awards for physicians and advanced practice professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of South Carolina.

Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program
Scholarships for Native Hawaiians entering various healthcare professions who agree to work for at least 2 years in a medically underserved, rural area in Hawaii.

New York Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program
A loan repayment program to support licensed community mental health programs in New York in the recruitment and retention of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatric physician assistants, especially in shortage areas of the state.

South Dakota Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Grants
Funding to support local community- and organization-based efforts to encourage, promote, and support tobacco-free lifestyles and reduce tobacco-related death and disease in South Dakota.

Health Care Scholars United
Scholarships for students currently pursuing a degree or certificate in a clinical health profession. Students seeking careers in rural health are a priority.

AmeriCorps VISTA Sponsoring Agency Request for Concept Papers
A national service program that provides resources and staffing for organizations and agencies working to alleviate poverty and address poverty-related problems in local communities.

Rapides Foundation Healthy Behaviors School District Partnership Grant
Funding for school districts in central Louisiana for projects that promote healthy behaviors in the areas of tobacco prevention and control, alcohol and substance misuse prevention, and healthy eating and active living.

Senior Corps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Funding to develop and support Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) projects for volunteers 55 years and older in serving specific local and community needs. Applications from rural communities are encouraged.

AmeriCorps State and National Grants
Funding for programs that are designed to strengthen communities and solve local problems, including those found in rural and underserved areas. Funding priorities include serving historically underrepresented communities, services for veterans, access to youth mental health and substance use services, public safety, outdoor recreation, and support for families.