Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Dental workforce
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
University of Nebraska at Kearney Health Opportunities Program (KHOP)
Scholarships and professional development opportunities for high school seniors from rural Nebraska who wish to practice in rural Nebraska following the completion of specific health professions educational programs.
Scholarships and professional development opportunities for high school seniors from rural Nebraska who wish to practice in rural Nebraska following the completion of specific health professions educational programs.
Geographic coverage: Nebraska
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
Sponsors: University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
Sponsors: University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Minnesota Dental Foundation Grants
Grants and in-kind services for outreach programs that provide dental services to underserved populations, promote dental health initiatives, and support dental profession career and volunteer opportunities in Minnesota.
Grants and in-kind services for outreach programs that provide dental services to underserved populations, promote dental health initiatives, and support dental profession career and volunteer opportunities in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Dec 7, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Dental Association
Application Deadline: Dec 7, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Dental Association
Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program
Maintenance funding to support the training of residents in primary care residency training programs in community-based ambulatory patient care centers.
Maintenance funding to support the training of residents in primary care residency training programs in community-based ambulatory patient care centers.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Dec 11, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Dec 11, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Tennessee State Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for primary care practitioners who agree to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Tennessee.
Loan repayment assistance for primary care practitioners who agree to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Tennessee.
Geographic coverage: Tennessee
Application Deadline: Dec 12, 2026
Sponsor: Tennessee Office of Rural Health
Application Deadline: Dec 12, 2026
Sponsor: Tennessee Office of Rural Health
South Dakota Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program
A monetary incentive to health professionals who complete a 3 year service agreement at a rural facility in South Dakota. Facilities apply for matching funds to help with their recruitment efforts.
A monetary incentive to health professionals who complete a 3 year service agreement at a rural facility in South Dakota. Facilities apply for matching funds to help with their recruitment efforts.
Geographic coverage: South Dakota
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Sponsor: South Dakota Office of Rural Health
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Sponsor: South Dakota Office of Rural Health
Virginia AHEC Scholars Program
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Virginia
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2027
Sponsor: Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2027
Sponsor: Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority
Oregon Primary Care Loan Forgiveness Program
Forgivable loans for eligible primary care professional students in exchange for a service obligation at an approved rural practice site in Oregon.
Forgivable loans for eligible primary care professional students in exchange for a service obligation at an approved rural practice site in Oregon.
Geographic coverage: Oregon
Application Deadline: Jan 8, 2027
Sponsor: Oregon Office of Rural Health
Application Deadline: Jan 8, 2027
Sponsor: Oregon Office of Rural Health
New Mexico AHEC Scholars Program
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.
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 29, 2027
Sponsor: New Mexico Area Health Education Center
Application Deadline: Jan 29, 2027
Sponsor: New Mexico Area Health Education Center
Dr. G. Norris Howell Mississippi Rural Dentists Scholarship Program (MRDSP)
A scholarship for rural dentistry students in Mississippi who agree to practice in underserved rural areas of Mississippi upon completion of their degree.
A scholarship for rural dentistry students in Mississippi who agree to practice in underserved rural areas of Mississippi upon completion of their degree.
Geographic coverage: Mississippi
Application Deadline: Feb 1, 2027
Sponsor: University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC)
Application Deadline: Feb 1, 2027
Sponsor: University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC)
South Carolina Rural Dentist Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for dentists who agree to practice in an approved Dental Health Professional Shortage Area in South Carolina or serve as full-time faculty at the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine.
Loan repayment assistance for dentists who agree to practice in an approved Dental Health Professional Shortage Area in South Carolina or serve as full-time faculty at the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine.
Geographic coverage: South Carolina
Application Deadline: Feb 18, 2027
Sponsor: South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium
Application Deadline: Feb 18, 2027
Sponsor: South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium