Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Nurse practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses

Virginia AHEC Scholars Program Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.

Geographic coverage: Virginia
Application Deadline: Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority

Minnesota Rural Advanced Practice Provider Loan Forgiveness Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for advanced practice provider students and/or graduates who agree to practice in a designated rural area of Minnesota.

Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care

Maryland Income Tax Credit for Preceptors in Areas with Health Care Workforce Shortages Inactive
Tax credit of $1,000 per student for physicians and nurse practitioners serving as preceptors in underserved areas of Maryland.

Geographic coverage: Maryland
Application Deadline: Jan 5, 2026
Sponsor: Maryland Department of Health

American College of Lifestyle Medicine National Training Initiative for FQHC Clinicians Inactive
A 50% savings on Lifestyle Medicine Certification for primary care providers working in Federally Qualified Health Centers across the United States.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 12, 2025
Sponsor: American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)

Georgia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who agree to practice full-time in a rural community in Georgia for at least 1 year.

Geographic coverage: Georgia
Application Deadline: Nov 10, 2025
Sponsor: Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce

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.

Geographic coverage: Georgia
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.

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

Nevada Health Service Corps Inactive
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

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.

Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
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.

Geographic coverage: Tennessee
Application Deadline: Oct 13, 2025
Sponsor: Tennessee Department of Health

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Nurse practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses

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Funding by Topic: Nurse practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses