Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Health occupations

Minnesota Hospital Registered Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program
Loan repayment assistance for registered nurses in Minnesota nonprofit hospitals or public hospitals who agree to practice in-person in direct patient care in the state.

NOSORH Rural Health University: Workforce+
A national certification program designed to help rural healthcare organizations strengthen recruitment, retention, and workforce stability.

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

American Indian Medical Scholarship (AIMS)
Scholarships for students of American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian descent that are pursuing careers in nursing, healthcare, and health education. The scholarship is designed to assist students who plan to work on reservations or in hospitals that serve Native populations with the goal of improving healthcare within those communities.

Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation Grants
Grants for projects in Maine that address the underlying causes and consequences of social and environmental problems.

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

Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation Community Grant
Grants for physician-led, community-based, or statewide programs to improve health in Wisconsin through education and outreach.

Michigan Physician Investigator Research Award
Funding for Michigan physicians to explore research concerning quality, cost, and/or access to care through pilot studies, feasibility studies, or small research projects.

Delta Dental of South Dakota Dentist Loan Repayment for Service Program
Loan repayment assistance for new dentists in South Dakota who agree to serve a selected percentage of Medicaid-insured patients in their practice.

Rural Illinois Medical Student Assistance Program (RIMSAP)
Loans and/or recommendations for University of Illinois Medical School students wishing to specialize in family practice or another primary healthcare field and who agree to practice in an approved rural community in Illinois.