Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Behavioral health workforce

Wisconsin Primary Care and Psychiatry Shortage Grant
Provides financial assistance awards to primary care physicians and psychiatrists who agree to practice in eligible areas of Wisconsin.

Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board

Wyoming J-1 Conrad 30 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Wyoming, allowing them to remain in the United States.

Geographic coverage: Wyoming
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Wyoming Department of Health, Wyoming Office of Rural Health

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.

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

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.

Geographic coverage: New York
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.

Geographic coverage: South Carolina
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.

Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information

Maryland Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for Maryland residents who provide public service in Maryland, such as nurses, counselors, teachers, lawyers, therapists, and social workers that serve low-income, underserved, or underrepresented populations.

Geographic coverage: Maryland
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Maryland Higher Education Commission

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.

Geographic coverage: California
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.

Geographic coverage: Washington
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: Washington Student Achievement Council

West Virginia Health Sciences Service Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for specific health professions students who agree to practice in an underserved area of West Virginia upon graduation.

Geographic coverage: West Virginia
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Sponsor: College Foundation for West Virginia

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Behavioral health workforce

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Funding by Topic: Behavioral health workforce