Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Healthcare needs and services

Colorado Health Service Corps Provider Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Colorado.

Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Colorado Health Service Corps Scholarship Program for Addiction Counselors
Scholarships for Addiction Counselor training in exchange for a service commitment in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Colorado.

Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Colorado State Dental Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for dentists and dental hygienists in Colorado who agree to serve a certain number of underserved patients each month.

Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Court-Led Collaborations to Address Substance Use and Mental Health Needs in Adams County, Ohio
A peer exchange opportunity for teams from 5 rural communities to participate in a structured, 2-day meeting to learn about court-led collaborations in response to behavioral health and substance use in Adams County, Ohio.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Institute for Intergovernmental Research, State Justice Institute

DentaQuest/Sun Life Health Access Hero Grant
Grants for organizations making a significant impact in the areas of diabetes prevention, oral health access, and health and wellness.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: DentaQuest, Sun Life

Dr. Virgilio Licona Community Health Leadership Award
Award that recognizes individuals who are working to implement effective solutions to community health barriers and advancing health within the state of Colorado.

Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Colorado Health Foundation

Excellence in Regional Transportation Award Program
Honorary awards that recognize noteworthy transportation projects and practices in rural, small metropolitan, and larger areas.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: National Association of Development Organizations

Grace and Harold Sewell Memorial Fund Learning Partnerships
A 1-year fellowship that places a medical or health sciences librarian or information professional with a host organization that is involved in health sciences service delivery, research, or product development. Past learning partnerships have been conducted with rural organizations.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Letter of Intent (Required): Mar 31, 2026
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Grace and Harold Sewell Memorial Fund

Iowa Health Care Professional Incentive Program
Loan repayment assistance for individuals in specific health professions. In exchange, participants agree to practice in a high-need community of Iowa.

Geographic coverage: Iowa
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Iowa Department of Education

Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Grants
Grants for programs across the state of Idaho, with emphasis on rural healthcare, educational programs for children, and programs in underserved communities for underserved populations.

Geographic coverage: Idaho
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Healthcare needs and services

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Funding by Topic: Healthcare needs and services