Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Oral health

Maine Dental Education Forgivable Loan Program
Forgivable loans for Maine residents pursuing dental education who agree to practice in an eligible facility in a shortage area upon completion of their degree.

Geographic coverage: Maine
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: Finance Authority of Maine

Maine Dental Education Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for dentists and certain dental auxiliary health professionals who agree to practice in a Dental Health Professional Shortage Area or Medically Underserved Population Areas in Maine.

Geographic coverage: Maine
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: Finance Authority of Maine

Maine Health Professions Loan Program
A need-based, competitive loan for Maine students pursuing postgraduate medical, dental, and veterinary education.

Geographic coverage: Maine
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: Finance Authority of Maine

Duke Endowment Health Care Grants
Funding for organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina working to address access to care, maternal and infant health, mental health, oral health, population health, and workforce development.

Geographic coverage: North Carolina and South Carolina
Application Deadline: Jun 15, 2026
Sponsor: The Duke Endowment

Maryland AHEC Scholars
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

Iowa Dental Education Loan Repayment Program/FIND Project
Loan repayment assistance for dentists who agree to serve in a rural or high priority county in Iowa.

Geographic coverage: Iowa
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Sponsor: Delta Dental of Iowa

New Mexico Allied Health Loan for Service Program
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

Maine AHEC Scholars Program
A 2-year multidisciplinary certificate and honors distinction program for health professions students in Maine that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and healthcare shortage communities, and networking with other students and professionals.

Geographic coverage: Maine
Application Deadline: Jul 25, 2026
Sponsors: Maine Area Health Education Center Network, University of New England Center for Excellence in Health Innovation

Louisiana State Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for specific primary care, mental health, and oral health providers who agree to practice in Health Professional Shortage Areas of Louisiana.

Geographic coverage: Louisiana
Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026
Sponsor: Louisiana Department of Health

South Carolina Health Priority Grants
Grants for projects that improve health outcomes and decrease health disparities for South Carolina residents, especially the economically vulnerable. Health priorities include oral health, mental health, diabetes, healthcare access, workforce, and more.

Geographic coverage: South Carolina
Letter of Intent (Required): Aug 7, 2026
Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina Foundation

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Oral health

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Funding by Topic: Oral health