Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Health workforce

Iowa Farm Bureau Rural Medicine Scholarship for M4 Students and R3 Residents Inactive
Offers scholarships to 4th year medical students and 3rd year residents in Iowa who show a strong desire to practice in rural areas of Iowa upon completion of their training.

Geographic coverage: Iowa
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
Sponsors: Iowa Academy of Family Physicians, Iowa Farm Bureau

Kansas EMS Education Incentive Grant Program Inactive
Grants for licensed ambulance services in rural, frontier, and densely settled rural areas of Kansas to help with recruiting, training, and certifying ambulance EMS providers.

Geographic coverage: Kansas
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
Sponsor: Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services

National Rural Health Leadership Virtual Residency Program Inactive
A one-year, fee-based virtual leadership training program designed to enhance the skills and ensure the success of new rural health leaders.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
Sponsor: Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative

Region 6 Public Health Leadership Institute (R6-PHLI) Inactive
A leadership program designed for mid-career practitioners and emerging leaders in Public Health Region 6.

Geographic coverage: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
Sponsor: Region 6 South Central Public Health Training Center

American Indians Accessing Health Professions Workshop Inactive
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: Jun 12, 2026
Sponsor: Association of American Indian Physicians

Minnesota Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities Inactive
Grants to increase safety measures in healthcare settings in Minnesota with a focus on preventing workplace violence. Funding may be used to establish or expand programs to train staff in healthcare settings on de-escalation and positive support services.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Jun 12, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care

National Environmental Public Health Internship Program Application for Students Inactive
Internship opportunity for students studying accredited environmental health academic programs.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 10, 2026
Sponsor: National Environmental Health Association

California Bachelor of Science Nursing Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for registered nurses who are practicing direct patient care in healthcare shortage areas of California.

Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Jun 5, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information

California Licensed Mental Health Services Provider Education Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for mental healthcare professionals who are providing direct care in a qualified facility in California.

Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Jun 5, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information

Rural Health Community Capacity Academy Inactive
A 12-month program focusing on capacity building. Participants work with a rural health development coach who serves as a guide, thought partner, and connector to help strengthen internal processes and long-term organizational capacity.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 5, 2026
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Health workforce

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Funding by Topic: Health workforce