Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Oral health
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part F Dental Reimbursement Program
Funding designed to improve access to oral healthcare services for low income people with HIV, and to train dental students, dental hygiene students, and dental residents to deliver dental care to people with HIV. HRSA has a focus on those who are medically vulnerable or live in areas with limited access to care.
Funding designed to improve access to oral healthcare services for low income people with HIV, and to train dental students, dental hygiene students, and dental residents to deliver dental care to people with HIV. HRSA has a focus on those who are medically vulnerable or live in areas with limited access to care.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Jul 10, 2026
Sponsors: Health Resources and Services Administration, HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Jul 10, 2026
Sponsors: Health Resources and Services Administration, HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities
Offers funding to states to develop and implement programs that address the oral health workforce needs of designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Offers funding to states to develop and implement programs that address the oral health workforce needs of designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 17, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Jul 17, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Faculty Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment for individuals from economically or geographically vulnerable backgrounds who agree to serve as faculty at eligible health professions schools for a minimum of 2 years.
Loan repayment for individuals from economically or geographically vulnerable backgrounds who agree to serve as faculty at eligible health professions schools for a minimum of 2 years.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Jul 21, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Jul 21, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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.
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
Application Deadline: Jul 25, 2026
Sponsors: Maine Area Health Education Center Network, University of New England Center for Excellence in Health Innovation
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)
Funding designed to increase the health professions and nursing workforce by providing awards to eligible health professions schools for use in awarding scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who have a financial need. The program goal is to strengthen the health professions and nursing workforce by supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are more likely to practice in primary care and in rural and medically vulnerable communities.
Funding designed to increase the health professions and nursing workforce by providing awards to eligible health professions schools for use in awarding scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who have a financial need. The program goal is to strengthen the health professions and nursing workforce by supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are more likely to practice in primary care and in rural and medically vulnerable communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Jul 28, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Jul 28, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Delta Dental Foundation Community Mini-Grants Program
Funding for community-based oral health programs in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, with special consideration given to programs that promote and/or provide oral healthcare access.
Funding for community-based oral health programs in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, with special consideration given to programs that promote and/or provide oral healthcare access.
Geographic coverage: Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana
Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026
Sponsor: Delta Dental Foundation
Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026
Sponsor: Delta Dental Foundation
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.
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
Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026
Sponsor: Louisiana Department of Health
Maryland Dent-Care Loan Assistance Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for dentists and dental hygienists in Maryland who provide care to vulnerable populations in the state, including Maryland Medical Assistance Program recipients.
Loan repayment assistance for dentists and dental hygienists in Maryland who provide care to vulnerable populations in the state, including Maryland Medical Assistance Program recipients.
Geographic coverage: Maryland
Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026
Sponsors: Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Higher Education Commission
Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026
Sponsors: Maryland Department of Health, Maryland Higher Education Commission
New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for specific healthcare professionals who agree to practice in a medically underserved area of New Mexico.
Loan repayment assistance for specific healthcare professionals who agree to practice in a medically underserved area of New Mexico.
Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department
Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2026
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department
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.
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
Letter of Intent (Required): Aug 7, 2026
Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina Foundation

