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.
NHSC Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Workforce Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for eligible clinicians who agree to serve in an approved SUD treatment facility.
Loan repayment assistance for eligible clinicians who agree to serve in an approved SUD treatment facility.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Opioid Settlement Fund Community Grant Program
Grants for organizations working to abate and alleviate the impacts of the opioid crisis and co-occurring substance use challenges in South Dakota communities. Rural behavioral health workforce, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) training, and telehealth in rural communities are among the approved uses of funds.
Grants for organizations working to abate and alleviate the impacts of the opioid crisis and co-occurring substance use challenges in South Dakota communities. Rural behavioral health workforce, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) training, and telehealth in rural communities are among the approved uses of funds.
Geographic coverage: South Dakota
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Department of Social Services
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Department of Social Services
MedQuest
Health career exploration camps for Oregon high school students interested in rural healthcare careers.
Health career exploration camps for Oregon high school students interested in rural healthcare careers.
Geographic coverage: Oregon
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
Sponsor: Oregon Area Health Education Centers
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
Sponsor: Oregon Area Health Education Centers
National Association of Community Health Centers New Board Chair Leadership Program
A 5-part virtual leadership training program for new health center board chairs or those about to step into the board chair role. Training addresses the role of the board chair, board chair-CEO partnership, board meeting facilitation, navigating conflict, and board chair succession planning.
A 5-part virtual leadership training program for new health center board chairs or those about to step into the board chair role. Training addresses the role of the board chair, board chair-CEO partnership, board meeting facilitation, navigating conflict, and board chair succession planning.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
Sponsor: National Association of Community Health Centers
Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
Sponsor: National Association of Community Health Centers
Virginia Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an eligible area of Virginia, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an eligible area of Virginia, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Virginia
Application Deadline: Apr 16, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health
Application Deadline: Apr 16, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health
NRHA Rural Hospital HR Certification Program
A hospital leadership and certification program for rural hospital human resource professionals.
A hospital leadership and certification program for rural hospital human resource professionals.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Apr 23, 2026
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
Application Deadline: Apr 23, 2026
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
Illinois J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Illinois, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Illinois, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Illinois Center for Rural Health
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Illinois Center for Rural Health
Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program
Scholarship for rural medical school students in Mississippi who agree to practice in rural areas of Mississippi upon completion of their degree.
Scholarship for rural medical school students in Mississippi who agree to practice in rural areas of Mississippi upon completion of their degree.
Geographic coverage: Mississippi
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Sponsor: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Sponsor: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Tennessee Hospital Association Nurse Preceptor Incentive
Monetary incentive for qualified nurses serving as student preceptors.
Monetary incentive for qualified nurses serving as student preceptors.
Geographic coverage: Tennessee
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Sponsor: Tennessee Hospital Association
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Sponsor: Tennessee Hospital Association
MD Anderson Cancer Center Tobacco Treatment Training Program
Training for individuals interested in becoming credentialed as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist as part of the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Program. Includes a scholarship opportunity for professionals in rural health centers in Texas or Veterans Affairs nationally.
Training for individuals interested in becoming credentialed as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist as part of the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Program. Includes a scholarship opportunity for professionals in rural health centers in Texas or Veterans Affairs nationally.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 11, 2026
Sponsor: MD Anderson Cancer Center
Application Deadline: May 11, 2026
Sponsor: MD Anderson Cancer Center