Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Behavioral health workforce
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
NHSC Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Workforce Loan Repayment Program
Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for eligible clinicians who agree to serve in an approved SUD treatment facility.
Loan repayment assistance for eligible clinicians who agree to serve in an approved SUD treatment facility.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program
Inactive
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.
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.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Mar 20, 2026
Sponsors: Health Resources and Services Administration, Papa Ola Lokahi, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Mar 20, 2026
Sponsors: Health Resources and Services Administration, Papa Ola Lokahi, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
New York Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program
Inactive
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.
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.
Geographic coverage: New York
Application Deadline: Mar 20, 2026
Sponsors: New York State Department of Health, New York State Office of Mental Health
Application Deadline: Mar 20, 2026
Sponsors: New York State Department of Health, New York State Office of Mental Health
South Carolina Rural Provider Incentive Program
Inactive
Cash incentive awards for physicians and advanced practice professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of South Carolina.
Cash incentive awards for physicians and advanced practice professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of South Carolina.
Geographic coverage: South Carolina
Application Deadline: Mar 18, 2026
Sponsor: South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium
Application Deadline: Mar 18, 2026
Sponsor: South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium
Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship
Inactive
Scholarships for individuals pursuing behavioral health degrees or certifications in California and who agree to a service obligation in approved sites within the state.
Scholarships for individuals pursuing behavioral health degrees or certifications in California and who agree to a service obligation in approved sites within the state.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
South Carolina Rural Behavioral Health Professional Incentive Program
Inactive
Provides financial incentives to behavioral and mental health professionals who contract to practice in non-urbanized areas of South Carolina.
Provides financial incentives to behavioral and mental health professionals who contract to practice in non-urbanized areas of South Carolina.
Geographic coverage: South Carolina
Application Deadline: Mar 10, 2026
Sponsor: South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium
Application Deadline: Mar 10, 2026
Sponsor: South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium
California Behavioral Health Programs: Peer Personnel Training and Placement
Inactive
Grants to facilitate the training and placement of peer personnel in California. Awardees must provide training to peer personnel that meets the 80-hour training requirements under the California Department of Health Care Services Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program.
Grants to facilitate the training and placement of peer personnel in California. Awardees must provide training to peer personnel that meets the 80-hour training requirements under the California Department of Health Care Services Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Washington Health Corps Loan Repayment Program
Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for primary care health professionals who agree to practice in a shortage area of Washington.
Loan repayment assistance for primary care health professionals who agree to practice in a shortage area of Washington.
Geographic coverage: Washington
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: Washington Student Achievement Council
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: Washington Student Achievement Council
North Carolina Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS)
Inactive
Financial assistance for qualified students who are committed to working in critical employment shortage professions in North Carolina. Loan forgiveness service obligations must be completed within 10 years of graduation.
Financial assistance for qualified students who are committed to working in critical employment shortage professions in North Carolina. Loan forgiveness service obligations must be completed within 10 years of graduation.
Geographic coverage: North Carolina
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Sponsor: North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA)
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Sponsor: North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA)
Indian Health Service Health Professions Scholarship Program
Inactive
Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate- and graduate-level students enrolled in specific health professions degree programs.
Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate- and graduate-level students enrolled in specific health professions degree programs.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services