Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Health workforce
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, and nursing school faculty who agree to work at a Critical Shortage Facility or an eligible school of nursing.
Loan repayment assistance for registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, and nursing school faculty who agree to work at a Critical Shortage Facility or an eligible school of nursing.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 12, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Mar 12, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Montana AHEC MedStart Summer Camp
A health career exploration summer camp for high school students in Montana who are current sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Scholarships are available for students who come from underserved backgrounds, low-income families, rural areas, or first generation college students.
A health career exploration summer camp for high school students in Montana who are current sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Scholarships are available for students who come from underserved backgrounds, low-income families, rural areas, or first generation college students.
Geographic coverage: Montana
Application Deadline: Mar 13, 2026
Sponsor: Montana Area Health Education Center
Application Deadline: Mar 13, 2026
Sponsor: Montana Area Health Education Center
North Dakota Outstanding Rural Health Awards
Awards to honor outstanding rural and public health providers, professionals, health programs, educators/mentors, health volunteers, emerging leaders, and legislators in North Dakota.
Awards to honor outstanding rural and public health providers, professionals, health programs, educators/mentors, health volunteers, emerging leaders, and legislators in North Dakota.
Geographic coverage: North Dakota
Application Deadline: Mar 13, 2026
Sponsor: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
Application Deadline: Mar 13, 2026
Sponsor: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
David E. Knox Memorial Nursing Fellowship
Scholarships for students pursuing registered nursing degrees with the intent to work in small Alaskan communities.
Scholarships for students pursuing registered nursing degrees with the intent to work in small Alaskan communities.
Geographic coverage: Alaska
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Alaska Community Foundation
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Alaska Community Foundation
Maryland Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for Maryland residents who provide public service in Maryland, such as nurses, counselors, teachers, lawyers, therapists, and social workers that serve low-income, underserved, or underrepresented populations.
Loan repayment assistance for Maryland residents who provide public service in Maryland, such as nurses, counselors, teachers, lawyers, therapists, and social workers that serve low-income, underserved, or underrepresented populations.
Geographic coverage: Maryland
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Maryland Higher Education Commission
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Maryland Higher Education Commission
Northwest Center for Public Health Practice Student Project Stipends
Stipends for students working on practice-based projects in public health organizations in the Northwest Region of the United States.
Stipends for students working on practice-based projects in public health organizations in the Northwest Region of the United States.
Geographic coverage: Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Northwest Center for Public Health Practice
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Northwest Center for Public Health Practice
AlohaCare Scholarship
Scholarships for AlohaCare members and people in their immediate families who are interested in pursuing careers in healthcare or social services.
Scholarships for AlohaCare members and people in their immediate families who are interested in pursuing careers in healthcare or social services.
Geographic coverage: Hawaii
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: AlohaCare Foundation
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: AlohaCare Foundation
Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship
Scholarships for individuals pursuing behavioral health degrees or certifications in California and who agree to a service obligation in approved sites within the state.
Scholarships for individuals pursuing behavioral health degrees or certifications in California and who agree to a service obligation in approved sites within the state.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Virginia Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant Program
Matching grants for Virginia EMS agencies and organizations for equipment, vehicles, training, education, recruitment, and retention projects.
Matching grants for Virginia EMS agencies and organizations for equipment, vehicles, training, education, recruitment, and retention projects.
Geographic coverage: Virginia
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health
South Carolina Rural Provider Incentive Program
Cash incentive awards for physicians and advanced practice professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of South Carolina.
Cash incentive awards for physicians and advanced practice professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of South Carolina.
Geographic coverage: South Carolina
Application Deadline: Mar 18, 2026
Sponsor: South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium
Application Deadline: Mar 18, 2026
Sponsor: South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium