Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Behavioral health
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
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.
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
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.
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
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Wyoming Department of Health, Wyoming Office of Rural Health
Zero Suicide Academy
A training for healthcare and behavioral healthcare organizations that seek to dramatically reduce suicides among patients in their care.
A training for healthcare and behavioral healthcare organizations that seek to dramatically reduce suicides among patients in their care.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Education Development Center, Inc.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Education Development Center, Inc.
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 Dakota Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Grants
Inactive
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.
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.
Geographic coverage: South Dakota
Application Deadline: Mar 20, 2026
Sponsor: South Dakota Department of Health
Application Deadline: Mar 20, 2026
Sponsor: South Dakota Department of 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
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.
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
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Maryland Higher Education Commission
San Manuel Cares Grants
Inactive
Funding for tribal governments and tribal nonprofit organizations in the areas of education, community services, healthy/resilient communities, and preserving cultural traditions.
Funding for tribal governments and tribal nonprofit organizations in the areas of education, community services, healthy/resilient communities, and preserving cultural traditions.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation