Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Health workforce
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American Indians Accessing Health Professions Workshop
A two day educational program designed to encourage more American Indian/Alaska Native students to pursue health professions. The program will take place July 9-11, 2026 in Riverside and Colton, California.
A two day educational program designed to encourage more American Indian/Alaska Native students to pursue health professions. The program will take place July 9-11, 2026 in Riverside and Colton, California.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
Sponsor: Association of American Indian Physicians
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
Sponsor: Association of American Indian Physicians
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Capacity Grants for Rural and Underserved Communities in Minnesota
Grants to increase the number and capacity of home and community-based services providers in rural and/or serving rural or underserved communities in Minnesota.
Grants to increase the number and capacity of home and community-based services providers in rural and/or serving rural or underserved communities in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Human Services
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Human Services
Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization in Coal-Affected Appalachia (POWER)
Funding for workforce and economic revitalization activities in communities and regions that have been affected by job losses in coal mining, coal power plant operations, and coal-related supply chain industries. Priority sectors include but are not limited to healthcare, broadband/telecommunications, aerospace, and tourism.
Funding for workforce and economic revitalization activities in communities and regions that have been affected by job losses in coal mining, coal power plant operations, and coal-related supply chain industries. Priority sectors include but are not limited to healthcare, broadband/telecommunications, aerospace, and tourism.
Geographic coverage: Available in all of West Virginia and parts of 12 other states.
Letter of Intent (Required): May 22, 2026
Application Deadline: Jul 8, 2026
Sponsor: Appalachian Regional Commission
Letter of Intent (Required): May 22, 2026
Application Deadline: Jul 8, 2026
Sponsor: Appalachian Regional Commission
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Indian and Native American Program - Employment and Training Grants
Grants to support employment and training activities for Native Americans in the areas of healthcare, manufacturing, IT, energy, and other industries.
Grants to support employment and training activities for Native Americans in the areas of healthcare, manufacturing, IT, energy, and other industries.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
Sponsors: Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
Sponsors: Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Leadership Development Programs
Leadership development programs designed to improve health of Alaska Natives through improving leadership skills and abilities through training, coaching, mentoring, and practical experience.
Leadership development programs designed to improve health of Alaska Natives through improving leadership skills and abilities through training, coaching, mentoring, and practical experience.
Geographic coverage: Alaska
Application Deadline: May 24, 2026
Sponsor: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Application Deadline: May 24, 2026
Sponsor: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Boettcher Foundation Grants
Grants for transforming communities by investing in individuals, programs, and organizations throughout Colorado, including a focus on rural communities.
Grants for transforming communities by investing in individuals, programs, and organizations throughout Colorado, including a focus on rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: Boettcher Foundation
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: Boettcher Foundation
Healthcare Worker Loan Relief Program of the Commonwealth
Loan repayment for specific healthcare professionals who agree to practice in healthcare shortage areas in Kentucky.
Loan repayment for specific healthcare professionals who agree to practice in healthcare shortage areas in Kentucky.
Geographic coverage: Kentucky
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health
Illinois Rural Health Careers Camp
An educational program at Northern Illinois University for students interested in rural healthcare fields.
An educational program at Northern Illinois University for students interested in rural healthcare fields.
Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: National Center for Rural Health Professions
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: National Center for Rural Health Professions
Michigan Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program
Medical education debt repayment program for healthcare providers to practice in healthcare shortage areas in Michigan. Eligible providers will receive student loan repayment for providing mental health services in eligible nonprofit practice sites or public school-based systems for at least 2 years.
Medical education debt repayment program for healthcare providers to practice in healthcare shortage areas in Michigan. Eligible providers will receive student loan repayment for providing mental health services in eligible nonprofit practice sites or public school-based systems for at least 2 years.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Advancing Native Students in Aging Research
A 1-week training course for undergraduate students to develop independent research careers in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and the mechanisms of aging.
A 1-week training course for undergraduate students to develop independent research careers in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and the mechanisms of aging.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsors: Magee-Womens Research Institute, Pittsburgh Development Center
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsors: Magee-Womens Research Institute, Pittsburgh Development Center