Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Occupational therapy
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
New Mexico Allied Health Loan for Service Program
Inactive
Forgivable loans for certain allied healthcare profession students who agree to practice in a healthcare shortage area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.
Forgivable loans for certain allied healthcare profession students who agree to practice in a healthcare shortage area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.
Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department
Maryland AHEC Scholars
Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Maryland that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and healthcare shortage communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Maryland that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and healthcare shortage communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Maryland
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsor: Maryland Area Health Education Center
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsor: Maryland Area Health Education Center
Minnesota Pipeline Program Dual Training Grants
Inactive
Funding for employers in Minnesota to cover the costs of degree, certificate, and/or recognized credential programs for their permanent employees who are seeking training in high-need industries and occupations, including healthcare.
Funding for employers in Minnesota to cover the costs of degree, certificate, and/or recognized credential programs for their permanent employees who are seeking training in high-need industries and occupations, including healthcare.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Apr 8, 2026
Sponsors: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Application Deadline: Apr 8, 2026
Sponsors: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Iowa Health Care Professional Incentive Program
Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for individuals in specific health professions. In exchange, participants agree to practice in a high-need community of Iowa.
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
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Iowa Department of Education
New York Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program
Inactive
A loan repayment program to support licensed community mental health programs in New York in the recruitment and retention of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatric physician assistants, especially in shortage areas of the state.
A loan repayment program to support licensed community mental health programs in New York in the recruitment and retention of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatric physician assistants, especially in shortage areas of the state.
Geographic coverage: New York
Application Deadline: Mar 20, 2026
Sponsors: New York State Department of Health, New York State Office of Mental Health
Application Deadline: Mar 20, 2026
Sponsors: New York State Department of Health, New York State Office of Mental Health
Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship
Inactive
Scholarships for individuals pursuing behavioral health degrees or certifications in California and who agree to a service obligation in approved sites within the state.
Scholarships for individuals pursuing behavioral health degrees or certifications in California and who agree to a service obligation in approved sites within the state.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
North Carolina Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS)
Inactive
Financial assistance for qualified students who are committed to working in critical employment shortage professions in North Carolina. Loan forgiveness service obligations must be completed within 10 years of graduation.
Financial assistance for qualified students who are committed to working in critical employment shortage professions in North Carolina. Loan forgiveness service obligations must be completed within 10 years of graduation.
Geographic coverage: North Carolina
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Sponsor: North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA)
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Sponsor: North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA)
Indian Health Service Health Professions Scholarship Program
Inactive
Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate- and graduate-level students enrolled in specific health professions degree programs.
Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate- and graduate-level students enrolled in specific health professions degree programs.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Kansas Healthworks Health Care Scholarship
Inactive
Healthcare scholarships for individuals currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited Kansas school in a healthcare field. Preference will be given to current hospital employees, particularly those working in a hospital that is licensed for 25 or fewer acute beds.
Healthcare scholarships for individuals currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited Kansas school in a healthcare field. Preference will be given to current hospital employees, particularly those working in a hospital that is licensed for 25 or fewer acute beds.
Geographic coverage: Kansas
Application Deadline: Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Kansas Hospital Association
Application Deadline: Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Kansas Hospital Association
Minnesota Home and Community-Based Services Employee Scholarship Grant and Loan Forgiveness Program
Inactive
Funding for home and community-based services providers and individuals in Minnesota to support employee scholarship and loan forgiveness programs for education and training in nursing and other healthcare fields.
Funding for home and community-based services providers and individuals in Minnesota to support employee scholarship and loan forgiveness programs for education and training in nursing and other healthcare fields.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Dec 12, 2025
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Dec 12, 2025
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care