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.
Minnesota Primary Care Residency Expansion Grant Program
Funding to plan, create, and/or expand residency training programs for primary care physicians in Minnesota.
Funding to plan, create, and/or expand residency training programs for primary care physicians in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Vermont Educational Loan Repayment Program for Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Certified Nurse Midwives
Loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nurse midwives who agree to practice in a workforce shortage area of Vermont.
Loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nurse midwives who agree to practice in a workforce shortage area 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
Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Awards
Monetary awards for outstanding programs, organizations, and individuals that are focused on helping people and communities in Florida achieve better health. Awards have been made for organizations in rural communities.
Monetary awards for outstanding programs, organizations, and individuals that are focused on helping people and communities in Florida achieve better health. Awards have been made for organizations in rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Florida
Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026
Sponsor: Florida Blue Foundation
Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026
Sponsor: Florida Blue Foundation
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.
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.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026
Sponsor: AmeriCorps
Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026
Sponsor: AmeriCorps
Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program
Funding to provide culturally responsive training and technical assistance for tribes in the areas of criminal justice, substance use, violent crime, and intergovernmental collaboration.
Funding to provide culturally responsive training and technical assistance for tribes in the areas of criminal justice, substance use, violent crime, and intergovernmental collaboration.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 21, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice
Application Deadline: Oct 21, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice
Healthcare Worker Loan Relief Program of the Commonwealth
Loan repayment for specific healthcare professionals who agree to practice in healthcare shortage areas in Kentucky.
Loan repayment for specific healthcare professionals who agree to practice in healthcare shortage areas in Kentucky.
Geographic coverage: Kentucky
Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026
Sponsor: University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health
Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026
Sponsor: University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health
Minnesota Mental Health Cultural Community Continuing Education Grant Program for Trainers
Grants for post-secondary educational institutions and approved private training entities to offer free trainings to eligible students who wish to become board-recognized supervisors for mental health practitioners seeking licensure.
Grants for post-secondary educational institutions and approved private training entities to offer free trainings to eligible students who wish to become board-recognized supervisors for mental health practitioners seeking licensure.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
New York Primary Care Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for healthcare professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of New York.
Loan repayment assistance for healthcare professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of New York.
Geographic coverage: New York
Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2026
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health
Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2026
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health
Virginia Youth Substance Use Prevention Grants
Grants to support youth substance use prevention instruction in Virginia. Awards will be made statewide.
Grants to support youth substance use prevention instruction in Virginia. Awards will be made statewide.
Geographic coverage: Virginia
Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth
Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth
Boettcher Foundation Grants
Grants for transforming communities by investing in individuals, programs, and organizations throughout Colorado, including a focus on rural communities.
Grants for transforming communities by investing in individuals, programs, and organizations throughout Colorado, including a focus on rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026
Sponsor: Boettcher Foundation
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026
Sponsor: Boettcher Foundation

