Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Health workforce education and training
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Indiana and Illinois Rural Health Scholarship Program
Full, in-state undergraduate tuition scholarships for students with an interest in primary care medicine in rural Indiana or Illinois to attend Indiana State University with the expectation of attending Indiana University School of Medicine after graduation.
Full, in-state undergraduate tuition scholarships for students with an interest in primary care medicine in rural Indiana or Illinois to attend Indiana State University with the expectation of attending Indiana University School of Medicine after graduation.
Geographic coverage: Indiana and Illinois
Application Deadline: Dec 15, 2026
Sponsors: Indiana State University, Indiana University School of Medicine
Application Deadline: Dec 15, 2026
Sponsors: Indiana State University, Indiana University School of Medicine
Georgia Dual Track Rural Medical and Dental Clinic Establishment Grant
Funding to support the establishment of new clinics in designated rural Georgia counties, with the specific intent to increase access to medical and dental services in medically underserved rural areas and provide clinical rotation sites for medical and dental school students.
Funding to support the establishment of new clinics in designated rural Georgia counties, with the specific intent to increase access to medical and dental services in medically underserved rural areas and provide clinical rotation sites for medical and dental school students.
Geographic coverage: Georgia
Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026
Sponsors: Georgia Department of Community Health, Georgia State Office of Rural Health
Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026
Sponsors: Georgia Department of Community Health, Georgia State Office of Rural Health
Kansas Bridging Plan
Loan forgiveness for resident physicians working in primary care, obstetrics and gynecology, and psychiatry who agree to a continuous 36-month service contract to work in rural areas of Kansas.
Loan forgiveness for resident physicians working in primary care, obstetrics and gynecology, and psychiatry who agree to a continuous 36-month service contract to work in rural areas of Kansas.
Geographic coverage: Kansas
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (EMPA) Fellowship
An 18-month fellowship for physician assistants with Gundersen/Emplify Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Fellows will learn from board-certified emergency physicians and physician assistants at a Level II Trauma Center, rural emergency departments, and with ground and air emergency crews.
An 18-month fellowship for physician assistants with Gundersen/Emplify Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Fellows will learn from board-certified emergency physicians and physician assistants at a Level II Trauma Center, rural emergency departments, and with ground and air emergency crews.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 1, 2027
Sponsor: Gundersen Health System
Application Deadline: Jan 1, 2027
Sponsor: Gundersen Health System
National Network of Libraries of Medicine Region 4 Grants
Funding for projects in Region 4 that improve health literacy; increase the ability of the general public to find and use health information; and improve health professionals' access to, awareness of, and skills for locating high quality biomedical and health information. NNLM lists rural health as a priority on their initiatives page.
Funding for projects in Region 4 that improve health literacy; increase the ability of the general public to find and use health information; and improve health professionals' access to, awareness of, and skills for locating high quality biomedical and health information. NNLM lists rural health as a priority on their initiatives page.
Geographic coverage: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming
Application Deadline: Jan 2, 2027
Sponsors: National Institutes of Health, Network of the National Library of Medicine, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Application Deadline: Jan 2, 2027
Sponsors: National Institutes of Health, Network of the National Library of Medicine, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Minnesota Nurse Faculty Loan Forgiveness Program
Loan repayment assistance for individuals teaching in a post-secondary nursing program in Minnesota.
Loan repayment assistance for individuals teaching in a post-secondary nursing program in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2027
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2027
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Virginia AHEC Scholars Program
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Virginia
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2027
Sponsor: Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2027
Sponsor: Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority
Bill Finerfrock Health Policy Fellowship
A 4-week fellowship in Alexandria, Virginia, for mid-career professionals to learn leadership skills to make further impacts in rural health practice and policy.
A 4-week fellowship in Alexandria, Virginia, for mid-career professionals to learn leadership skills to make further impacts in rural health practice and policy.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 8, 2027
Sponsor: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
Application Deadline: Jan 8, 2027
Sponsor: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
Rural Grocery Specialist Program
A training for resource professionals to better support rural grocers through business transition. The Rural Grocery Initiative works to support healthy food options, jobs, local tax base, and attraction/retention of residents in rural communities.
A training for resource professionals to better support rural grocers through business transition. The Rural Grocery Initiative works to support healthy food options, jobs, local tax base, and attraction/retention of residents in rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 11, 2027
Sponsor: Rural Grocery Initiative
Application Deadline: Jan 11, 2027
Sponsor: Rural Grocery Initiative
Native American Congressional Internship
A summer internship for Native American and Alaska Native students who wish to learn more about the federal government and issues affecting tribal and federal relationships.
A summer internship for Native American and Alaska Native students who wish to learn more about the federal government and issues affecting tribal and federal relationships.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2027
Sponsor: Morris K Udall and Stewart L Udall Foundation
Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2027
Sponsor: Morris K Udall and Stewart L Udall Foundation