Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Maternal 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.
Louisiana 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 Louisiana, 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 approved area of Louisiana, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Louisiana
Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026
Sponsor: Louisiana Department of Health
Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026
Sponsor: Louisiana Department of Health
California Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Program: Primary Care Residency
Grants to support family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, and pediatric residency programs in underserved areas of California.
Grants to support family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, and pediatric residency programs in underserved areas of California.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Aug 3, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Application Deadline: Aug 3, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Washington 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 Washington, 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 approved area of Washington, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Washington
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsors: Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Office of Rural Health
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsors: Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Office of Rural Health
Minnesota State Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for maternal health and oral health providers who agree to provide services in an underserved community in Minnesota.
Loan repayment assistance for maternal health and oral health providers who agree to provide services in an underserved community in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Sep 9, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Sep 9, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Family Medicine Obstetrics Fellowship - Duluth, Minnesota
A 12-month family medicine obstetrics fellowship program designed to provide practical experience for family medicine physicians who intend to practice in a rural community. The fellowship takes place in and around Duluth, Minnesota.
A 12-month family medicine obstetrics fellowship program designed to provide practical experience for family medicine physicians who intend to practice in a rural community. The fellowship takes place in and around Duluth, Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Sponsor: Essentia Health
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Sponsor: Essentia Health
Wisconsin Health Professions Loan Assistance Program (HPLAP)
Loan repayment assistance for specific primary care professionals who agree to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Wisconsin.
Loan repayment assistance for specific primary care professionals who agree to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Wisconsin.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Office of Rural Health
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Office of Rural Health
Indiana AHEC Scholars: Community Healthcare Fellows Program
An interprofessional fellowship program for health professions students in Indiana that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
An interprofessional fellowship program for health professions students in Indiana that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Indiana
Application Deadline: Sep 21, 2026
Sponsor: Indiana Area Health Education Centers Network
Application Deadline: Sep 21, 2026
Sponsor: Indiana Area Health Education Centers Network
Oklahoma AHEC Scholars Program
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Oklahoma that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Oklahoma that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Oklahoma
Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026
Sponsor: Oklahoma State University Area Health Education Center
Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026
Sponsor: Oklahoma State University Area Health Education Center
Rural Family Medicine with Obstetrics Fellowship - Tacoma, Washington
One-year fellowship with Tacoma Family Medicine in Washington for family medicine physicians who plan to care for a rural population with limited access to healthcare services. The fellowship includes expanded scope obstetrics including cesarean sections.
One-year fellowship with Tacoma Family Medicine in Washington for family medicine physicians who plan to care for a rural population with limited access to healthcare services. The fellowship includes expanded scope obstetrics including cesarean sections.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
Sponsors: MultiCare, Tacoma Family Medicine, University of Washington
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
Sponsors: MultiCare, Tacoma Family Medicine, University of Washington
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.
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.
Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: Nov 1, 2026
Sponsors: Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois State Medical Society
Application Deadline: Nov 1, 2026
Sponsors: Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois State Medical Society