Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Nurse practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Georgia Nurse Faculty Loan Repayment Program (NFLRP)
Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for University System of Georgia nursing faculty. Recipients must agree to commit to 2 years of service within the University System.
Loan repayment assistance for University System of Georgia nursing faculty. Recipients must agree to commit to 2 years of service within the University System.
Geographic coverage: Georgia
Application Deadline: Nov 10, 2025
Sponsor: Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce
Application Deadline: Nov 10, 2025
Sponsor: Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce
National Health Service Corps Students to Service Loan Repayment Program
Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for medical, advanced practice nursing, physician assistant, and dental students who agree to provide services in eligible Health Professional Shortage Areas of greatest need.
Loan repayment assistance for medical, advanced practice nursing, physician assistant, and dental students who agree to provide services in eligible Health Professional Shortage Areas of greatest need.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Nov 6, 2025
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Nov 6, 2025
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Nevada Health Service Corps
Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals who agree to practice in an approved area of Nevada.
Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals who agree to practice in an approved area of Nevada.
Geographic coverage: Nevada
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2025
Sponsor: Nevada State Office of Rural Health
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2025
Sponsor: Nevada State Office of Rural Health
Wisconsin AHEC Scholars Program
Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2025
Sponsor: Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2025
Sponsor: Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System
Tennessee Rural Healthcare Training
Inactive
Funding to support rural training and learning opportunities for pre- and post-licensure clinical professions in Tennessee.
Funding to support rural training and learning opportunities for pre- and post-licensure clinical professions in Tennessee.
Geographic coverage: Tennessee
Application Deadline: Oct 13, 2025
Sponsor: Tennessee Department of Health
Application Deadline: Oct 13, 2025
Sponsor: Tennessee Department of Health
California Advanced Practice Healthcare Scholarship Program
Inactive
Scholarships for California residents who are enrolled in advanced practice healthcare programs and are willing to work in a medically underserved area of California after graduation.
Scholarships for California residents who are enrolled in advanced practice healthcare programs and are willing to work in a medically underserved area of California after graduation.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 3, 2025
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Application Deadline: Oct 3, 2025
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Illinois National Health Service Corps State Loan Repayment Program
Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse midwives, dentists, and psychiatrists who agree to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Illinois.
Loan repayment assistance for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse midwives, dentists, and psychiatrists who agree to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Illinois.
Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2025
Sponsor: Illinois Center for Rural Health
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2025
Sponsor: Illinois Center for Rural Health
California Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Program: Family Nurse Practitioner and Primary Care Physician Assistant Training
Inactive
Grants to support family nurse practitioner, primary care physician assistant, and midwifery training programs in California.
Grants to support family nurse practitioner, primary care physician assistant, and midwifery training programs in California.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Sep 24, 2025
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Application Deadline: Sep 24, 2025
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Delaware State Loan Repayment Program
Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for healthcare professionals who agree to practice in an approved area of Delaware for a minimum of 2 years.
Loan repayment assistance for healthcare professionals who agree to practice in an approved area of Delaware for a minimum of 2 years.
Geographic coverage: Delaware
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2025
Sponsor: Delaware Health Care Commission
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2025
Sponsor: Delaware Health Care Commission
Minnesota Health Professionals Clinical Training Expansion Grant
Inactive
Funding for activities associated with creating and implementing new clinical training programs, and expanding existing clinical training programs, in rural and underserved areas in Minnesota.
Funding for activities associated with creating and implementing new clinical training programs, and expanding existing clinical training programs, in rural and underserved areas in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Aug 4, 2025
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Aug 4, 2025
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care