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.
Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
Scholarships for Native American and Alaska Native undergraduate students pursuing careers related to tribal public policy, native healthcare, and the environment.
Scholarships for Native American and Alaska Native undergraduate students pursuing careers related to tribal public policy, native healthcare, and the environment.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 4, 2026
Sponsor: Morris K Udall and Stewart L Udall Foundation
Application Deadline: Mar 4, 2026
Sponsor: Morris K Udall and Stewart L Udall Foundation
California Behavioral Health Programs: Peer Personnel Training and Placement
Grants to facilitate the training and placement of peer personnel in California. Awardees must provide training to peer personnel that meets the 80-hour training requirements under the California Department of Health Care Services Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program.
Grants to facilitate the training and placement of peer personnel in California. Awardees must provide training to peer personnel that meets the 80-hour training requirements under the California Department of Health Care Services Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Georgia Dual Track Rural Hospital Support Grant for Hospital Stabilization or Graduate Medical Education
Grants for rural hospitals in Georgia to increase or expand access to healthcare, support recruitment and retention initiatives, reduce existing debt, or strengthen financial and operational foundation/reduce financial waste.
Grants for rural hospitals in Georgia to increase or expand access to healthcare, support recruitment and retention initiatives, reduce existing debt, or strengthen financial and operational foundation/reduce financial waste.
Geographic coverage: Georgia
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsors: Georgia Department of Community Health, Georgia State Office of Rural Health
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsors: Georgia Department of Community Health, Georgia State Office of Rural Health
South Carolina Summer Fellowship
A summer fellowship program for students who are interested in working to improve health outcomes in rural South Carolina.
A summer fellowship program for students who are interested in working to improve health outcomes in rural South Carolina.
Geographic coverage: South Carolina
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare
Washington Health Corps Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for primary care health professionals who agree to practice in a shortage area of Washington.
Loan repayment assistance for primary care health professionals who agree to practice in a shortage area of Washington.
Geographic coverage: Washington
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: Washington Student Achievement Council
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: Washington Student Achievement Council
North Carolina Science Enrichment Preparation Program
An academic enrichment program that targets first-generation, rural, and/or socioeconomically disadvantaged undergraduate students in North Carolina who would like to attend medical or dental school.
An academic enrichment program that targets first-generation, rural, and/or socioeconomically disadvantaged undergraduate students in North Carolina who would like to attend medical or dental school.
Geographic coverage: North Carolina
Application Deadline: Mar 8, 2026
Sponsor: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Health Careers Access Program
Application Deadline: Mar 8, 2026
Sponsor: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Health Careers Access Program
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