Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Pharmacy and prescription drugs
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Montana State Loan Repayment Program
Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for healthcare professionals who agree to practice in Health Professional Shortage Areas of Montana.
Loan repayment assistance for healthcare professionals who agree to practice in Health Professional Shortage Areas of Montana.
Geographic coverage: Montana
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsors: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana Primary Care Office
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsors: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana Primary Care Office
North Dakota Federal Loan Repayment Program
Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for certain health professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of North Dakota.
Loan repayment assistance for certain health professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of North Dakota.
Geographic coverage: North Dakota
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsor: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsor: North Dakota 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
Kansas Community-Based Primary Care Clinic Program
Inactive
Grants to assist clinics in Kansas to improve access to healthcare with an emphasis on community-based services and reducing health disparities for underserved populations. Funds may be used to make primary medical and dental care, prescription drugs, and preventive healthcare services accessible and affordable to underserved Kansas residents, including uninsured individuals and those enrolled in public insurance programs.
Grants to assist clinics in Kansas to improve access to healthcare with an emphasis on community-based services and reducing health disparities for underserved populations. Funds may be used to make primary medical and dental care, prescription drugs, and preventive healthcare services accessible and affordable to underserved Kansas residents, including uninsured individuals and those enrolled in public insurance programs.
Geographic coverage: Kansas
Letter of Intent (Required): Feb 2, 2026
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsors: Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Kansas Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
Letter of Intent (Required): Feb 2, 2026
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsors: Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Kansas Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
Minnesota Overdose Fatality Review Team Development and Implementation Grant
Inactive
Funding to strengthen Minnesota's response to overdose fatalities through the implementation of an Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) process.
Funding to strengthen Minnesota's response to overdose fatalities through the implementation of an Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) process.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health
Application Deadline: Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Rural Pharmacist Loan Forgiveness Program
Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for pharmacy students, residents, and practicing professionals who agree to serve a designated rural area of Minnesota.
Loan repayment assistance for pharmacy students, residents, and practicing professionals who agree to serve 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
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Rural Pharmacy Ownership Accelerator
Inactive
Technical assistance program designed to equip aspiring pharmacy owners with the knowledge, resources, and connections needed to successfully open and operate a pharmacy in a rural community within the next 3-5 years.
Technical assistance program designed to equip aspiring pharmacy owners with the knowledge, resources, and connections needed to successfully open and operate a pharmacy in a rural community within the next 3-5 years.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2025
Sponsor: National Community Pharmacists Association
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2025
Sponsor: National Community Pharmacists Association
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
Virginia State Loan Repayment Program
Inactive
Educational loan repayment assistance for eligible healthcare providers in return for service in an eligible area in Virginia.
Educational loan repayment assistance for eligible healthcare providers in return for service in an eligible area in Virginia.
Geographic coverage: Virginia
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2025
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2025
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health
Massachusetts State Loan Repayment Program
Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for primary healthcare professionals who agree to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area in Massachusetts.
Loan repayment assistance for primary healthcare professionals who agree to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area in Massachusetts.
Geographic coverage: Massachusetts
Application Deadline: Feb 10, 2025
Sponsors: Massachusetts Health Care Workforce Center, Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
Application Deadline: Feb 10, 2025
Sponsors: Massachusetts Health Care Workforce Center, Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers

