Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Healthcare needs and services

Veterans Affairs Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program (SELRP) Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for recent graduates of an accredited medical or osteopathic school who are currently enrolled or matched to a residency specialty identified as a shortage by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. A minimum service obligation of 24 months is required.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Healthcare Worker Loan Relief Program of the Commonwealth Inactive
Loan repayment for specific healthcare professionals who agree to practice in healthcare shortage areas in Kentucky.

Geographic coverage: Kentucky
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health

Louisiana Community Health Investment Grants Inactive
Grants for programs and/or services in Louisiana that measurably improve maternal, infant, and/or child health outcomes and expand access to care. Priority will be given to initiatives that address documented gaps in care and demonstrate the potential for meaningful, sustainable impact.

Geographic coverage: Louisiana
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: Louisiana Healthcare Connections

Michigan Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Medical education debt repayment program for healthcare providers to practice in healthcare shortage areas in Michigan. Eligible providers will receive student loan repayment for providing mental health services in eligible nonprofit practice sites or public school-based systems for at least 2 years.

Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Illinois State Dental Society Foundation Community Grants Inactive
Grants for organizations that promote and encourage improved access to oral health and oral health education in Illinois.

Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: May 28, 2026
Sponsor: Illinois State Dental Society Foundation

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grants Inactive
Grants to support planning, infrastructure, and behavioral and operational initiatives to prevent fatalities and serious injuries on roads and streets involving all roadway users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation, motorists, and commercial vehicle operators.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: May 26, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Transportation

Delta Dental of Missouri Oral Health Grant Program Inactive
Grants for projects designed to improve the oral health of Missouri residents.

Geographic coverage: Missouri
Letter of Intent (Required): May 22, 2026
Application Deadline: Jun 5, 2026
Sponsor: Delta Dental of Missouri

Delta Dental of South Carolina Oral Health Grant Program Inactive
Grants for projects designed to improve the oral health of South Carolina residents.

Geographic coverage: South Carolina
Letter of Intent (Required): May 22, 2026
Application Deadline: Jun 5, 2026
Sponsor: Delta Dental of South Carolina

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Capacity Grants for Rural and Underserved Communities in Minnesota Inactive
Grants to increase the number and capacity of home and community-based services providers in rural and/or serving rural or underserved communities in Minnesota.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Human Services

Florida Blue Foundation Mental Well-Being Grant Program Inactive
Grants to advance mental well-being for families and community members in Florida with a focus on enhancing access to mental health services and strengthening the mental health workforce.

Geographic coverage: Florida
Application Deadline: May 21, 2026
Sponsor: Florida Blue Foundation

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Healthcare needs and services

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Funding by Topic: Healthcare needs and services