Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Healthcare needs and services

Delta Dental of South Dakota Dentist Loan Repayment for Service Program
Loan repayment assistance for new dentists in South Dakota who agree to serve a selected percentage of Medicaid-insured patients in their practice.

Rural Illinois Medical Student Assistance Program (RIMSAP)
Loans and/or recommendations for University of Illinois Medical School students wishing to specialize in family practice or another primary healthcare field and who agree to practice in an approved rural community in Illinois.

National Indian Health Outreach and Education (NIHOE) Program
Funding for a single entity to provide outreach and education with a focus on improving Indian healthcare, promoting awareness, visibility, training, technical assistance, and education.

Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis
Funding for special emphasis extension projects at 1994 Land-Grant Institutions. Projects allow extension offices to be responsive to community needs through and address emerging issues such as agriculture productivity, public health and well-being, engaging tribal youth, economic development, and preparing the next generation of tribal agriculture leaders.

Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellows
A fellowship program designed to develop the capacity of mid-career health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health and healthcare policy. Individuals with unique perspectives are strongly encouraged to apply, and the foundation has an interest in rural.

Dr. Frank Newman Rural Health Awards in Montana
Honorary awards recognizing service to rural communities and healthcare in Montana.

Wisconsin Office of Rural Health Community Heroes
Honorary awards for leaders in Wisconsin who have made an impact on rural health in the last year.

Behavioral Health Innovation Grant Program (BHIP)
Grants for public 2-year institutions of higher education in Texas that provide academic programs to increase the number of mental health professionals in the state. The program is seeking innovative projects that address the needs related to mental health professionals, educators, school administrators, and related professionals overseeing mental health programs and the delivery of mental health services, especially in rural and medically underserved areas.

Funding Opportunity for Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act Section 319
Funding for eligible tribes and intertribal consortia to develop and/or implement watershed-based plans and on-the-ground projects that address nonpoint source impairments and contribute to overall protection and improvement of water quality.

Nebraska Graduate Trainee Support Program
Financial support for master's level students in certain behavioral health programs in Nebraska during advanced practicum or internship experiences that serve rural, public sector, or justice-involved communities.