Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Health workforce

Wisconsin Rural EMS Support
Technical assistance, resources, and coaching support for rural EMS providers in Wisconsin.

Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Wisconsin Office of Rural Health

Wyoming J-1 Conrad 30 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Wyoming, allowing them to remain in the United States.

Geographic coverage: Wyoming
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Wyoming Department of Health, Wyoming Office of Rural Health

Michigan National Rural Health Day Essay Contest Inactive
Essay contest for high school seniors who live and attend school in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, who are college/university bound the following fall semester, and intend to pursue healthcare careers.

Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Oct 9, 2026
Sponsors: Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan, Michigan Center for Rural Health, Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health

Rural Overdose Prevention and Response Community of Practice for Local Health Departments Inactive
A community of practice that will bring representatives from local health departments that support rural communities and areas together to learn, share resources, and support each other in their overdose prevention and response efforts.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 9, 2026
Sponsor: National Association of County and City Health Officials

NOSORH Rural Health University: Workforce+ Inactive
A national certification program designed to help rural healthcare organizations strengthen recruitment, retention, and workforce stability.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 7, 2026
Sponsors: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, Wintergreen

Minnesota Hospital Registered Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for registered nurses in Minnesota nonprofit hospitals or public hospitals who agree to practice in-person in direct patient care in the state.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Oct 6, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care

California Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for California students pursuing an associate degree in nursing in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.

Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 2, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information

California Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for California residents who are enrolled in a bachelor of science in nursing program in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.

Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 2, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information

California Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (LVN to ADN) Inactive
Scholarships for students enrolled in licensed vocational nurse to associate degree nursing program in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.

Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 2, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information

California Vocational Nurse Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for California residents who are enrolled in an accredited vocational nurse program in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.

Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 2, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information

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