Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Healthcare needs and services

Medica Foundation Rural Health Grants (Minnesota)
Funding for projects that address health needs of rural communities of Minnesota.

Geographic coverage: Nonmetropolitan areas of Minnesota
Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026
Sponsor: Medica Foundation

Tribal Transportation Safety Strategy Pilot Program
Funding for a single entity address the critical public safety crisis in tribal communities.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Transportation

Idaho Rural Health Care Access Program (RHCAP)
Awards funding to organizations for projects that help rural communities improve access to primary medical and dental healthcare through telehealth, community development, and recruitment/retention projects.

Geographic coverage: Idaho
Application Deadline: Aug 30, 2026
Sponsors: Idaho Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Idaho Rural Physician Incentive Program (RPIP)
Loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area in Idaho.

Geographic coverage: Idaho
Application Deadline: Aug 30, 2026
Sponsors: Idaho Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

California Dental Materials and Supplies Grant
Supports nonprofit organizations with the dental supplies and materials necessary for dental operations and oral health services for populations in California. Organizations that serve health and dental professional shortage areas are of particular interest.

Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Sponsors: California Dental Association (CDA) Foundation, Henry Schein Cares Foundation

Caring for Communities Grants
Grants to support the work of nonprofit health centers in providing healthcare to disadvantaged communities and populations. Applications from rural communities are encouraged.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Sponsor: American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF)

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

Geographic coverage: Georgia
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Sponsor: Georgia State Office of Rural Health

Nevada Health Service Corps
Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals who agree to practice in an approved area of Nevada.

Geographic coverage: Nevada
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Sponsor: Nevada State Office of Rural Health

Oregon Rural Health Excellence Award
Awards that recognize rural hospitals, clinics, local public health departments, EMS agencies, and community-based organizations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to health outcomes in their communities in Oregon.

Geographic coverage: Oregon
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Sponsor: Oregon Office of Rural Health

Tribal Personal Responsibility Education Program for Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Grants to implement culturally appropriate youth pregnancy prevention education programs for American Indian/Alaska Native youth ages 10 to 19 and pregnant youth and parenting mothers under the age of 21.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Sponsors: Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Healthcare needs and services

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Funding by Topic: Healthcare needs and services