Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Behavioral health

Minnesota International Medical Graduates Clinical Preparation Grant Inactive
Grants to support clinical preparation for immigrant international medical graduates (IMGs) in Minnesota.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care

IHS Rick Smith Injury Prevention Award Inactive
Award that recognizes contributions in the field of injury and violence prevention that have led to improved public health for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Indian Health Service

Minnesota Overdose Fatality Review Team Development and Implementation Grant Inactive
Funding to strengthen Minnesota's response to overdose fatalities through the implementation of an Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) process.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health

NBCC Foundation Rural Scholarships Inactive
Scholarships for students residing in rural areas who are currently enrolled in a master's level counseling program and are committed to practicing in rural communities after graduation.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
Sponsor: National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation

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

Geographic coverage: Ohio
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
Sponsor: Ohio Department of Health

New Mexico AHEC Scholars Program Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in New Mexico that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.

Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Jan 30, 2026
Sponsor: New Mexico Area Health Education Center

Texas Blue Impact Grants Inactive
Funding to support projects that focus on building healthier communities in Texas.

Geographic coverage: Texas
Application Deadline: Jan 30, 2026
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

Maine Systems Improvement and Innovation Responsive Grants Inactive
Funding for organizations in Maine working to improve or innovate services to address the health needs of their communities. Focus areas are rural health, aging/older adults, behavioral health/substance use disorder, and maternal and infant health.

Geographic coverage: Maine
Letter of Intent (Required): Jan 27, 2026
Application Deadline: Mar 24, 2026
Sponsor: Maine Health Access Foundation

Resident Opportunity and Self Sufficiency Service Coordinator Program Inactive
Grants to fund service coordinators to assist residents of public and Indian housing in making progress towards economic self-sufficiency, including the provision of job training, employment, adult education, housing, and health resources.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Minnesota Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant Inactive
Grants for the development of new or existing pediatric mental health training programs that are located in outpatient primary care clinics in Minnesota.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Behavioral health

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Funding by Topic: Behavioral health