Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Emergency medical technicians and paramedics
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Oregon Rural Practitioner Tax Credit Program
Personal income tax credits for dentists, physicians, podiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse anesthetists, optometrists, and volunteer EMS who practice in eligible rural areas of Oregon.
Personal income tax credits for dentists, physicians, podiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse anesthetists, optometrists, and volunteer EMS who practice in eligible rural areas of Oregon.
Geographic coverage: Oregon
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Oregon Office of Rural Health
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Oregon Office of Rural Health
Oregon Rural Volunteer EMS Provider Tax Credit
Offers a personal income tax credit to emergency medical services providers who volunteer their services to rural communities in Oregon.
Offers a personal income tax credit to emergency medical services providers who volunteer their services to rural communities in Oregon.
Geographic coverage: Oregon
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Oregon Office of Rural Health
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Oregon Office of Rural Health
South Carolina Rural EMT Tuition Assistance Program
Offers scholarships to students enrolled in emergency medical technician courses who plan to practice in rural areas of South Carolina.
Offers scholarships to students enrolled in emergency medical technician courses who plan to practice in rural areas of South Carolina.
Geographic coverage: South Carolina
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: South Carolina Office of Rural Health
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: South Carolina Office of Rural Health
Tennessee Rural Health Workforce Readiness and Registered Apprentice Program
An apprenticeship preparation and paid apprenticeship program that emphasizes healthcare careers in rural areas of Tennessee.
An apprenticeship preparation and paid apprenticeship program that emphasizes healthcare careers in rural areas of Tennessee.
Geographic coverage: Tennessee
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Rural Health Association of Tennessee
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Rural Health Association of Tennessee
Virginia Mass Casualty Incident Management Training Funds Program
Funding for Mass Casualty Incident Management training programs in Virginia.
Funding for Mass Casualty Incident Management training programs in Virginia.
Geographic coverage: Virginia
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health
Virginia REVIVE! First Responder Naloxone Training Program
Naloxone resources and training for first responders located in Virginia.
Naloxone resources and training for first responders located in Virginia.
Geographic coverage: Virginia
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
Wisconsin Rural EMS Support
Technical assistance, resources, and coaching support for rural EMS providers in Wisconsin.
Technical assistance, resources, and coaching support for rural EMS providers in Wisconsin.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Wisconsin Office of Rural Health
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Wisconsin Office of Rural Health
First Responders - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Grants (FR-CARA)
Inactive
Funding to train first responders and communities in administering and distributing opioid overdose reversal medications. Funding is set aside for recipients serving rural and tribal communities.
Funding to train first responders and communities in administering and distributing opioid overdose reversal medications. Funding is set aside for recipients serving rural and tribal communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Jul 27, 2026
Sponsors: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Jul 27, 2026
Sponsors: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Rural Emergency Medical Services Training Grant (R-EMS)
Inactive
Grants to recruit and train emergency medical services personnel in rural areas with a focus on addressing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Grants to recruit and train emergency medical services personnel in rural areas with a focus on addressing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Jul 16, 2026
Sponsors: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Jul 16, 2026
Sponsors: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hawaii Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program (HELP)
Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals in Hawaii in return for at least 2 years of service in rural and other medically underserved areas of the state.
Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals in Hawaii in return for at least 2 years of service in rural and other medically underserved areas of the state.
Geographic coverage: Hawaii
Application Deadline: Jul 5, 2026
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers
Application Deadline: Jul 5, 2026
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers

