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Funding by Topic: Health occupations

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

Dental Preventive Clinical Support Program Inactive
Grants to address the challenges and opportunities associated with IHS preventive and clinical dental programs. The program goals are to provide support, guidance, training, and enhancement of dental programs within their area and to ensure that the services of the support centers and the dental programs result in measurable improvements in the oral health status of the American Indian/Alaska Native patients served.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 10, 2025
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
California Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Inactive
Scholarships for California students pursuing an Associate degree in nursing in exchange for working in a medically underserved area of California upon graduation.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 3, 2025
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
California Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarship Inactive
Scholarships for California residents who are enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in exchange for working in a medically underserved area of California upon graduation.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 3, 2025
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
California Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships (LVN to ADN) Inactive
Scholarships for students enrolled in a Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing program in exchange for working in a medically underserved area of California upon graduation.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 3, 2025
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
California Vocational Nurse Scholarship Inactive
Scholarships for California residents who are enrolled in an accredited vocational nurse program in exchange for working in a medically underserved area of California upon graduation.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 3, 2025
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Illinois National Health Service Corps State Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse midwives, dentists, and psychiatrists who agree to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Illinois.
Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2025
Sponsor: Illinois Center for Rural Health
California Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Program: Family Nurse Practitioner and Primary Care Physician Assistant Training Inactive
Grants to support family nurse practitioner, primary care physician assistant, and midwifery training programs in California.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Sep 24, 2025
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
AAPD Foundation Access to Care Grants Inactive
Grants to support community-based initiatives that provide dental homes to children who are underserved and/or have limited access to oral healthcare.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Sep 19, 2025
Sponsor: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Minnesota Primary Care Residency Expansion Grant Program Inactive
Funding to plan, create, and/or expand residency training of primary care physicians in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Sep 5, 2025
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
New Mexico Health Service Corps Stipend Program Inactive
Provides a stipend to eligible health professionals in a training or residency program in return for a service obligation of a minimum of 2 years in an underserved area of New Mexico.
Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Sep 5, 2025
Sponsor: New Mexico Office of Primary Care & Rural Health