Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Recruitment and retention of health professionals

Missouri Workforce Retention and Enablers Funding
Funding to help rural healthcare organizations in Missouri address persistent barriers to recruiting and retaining essential workers.

Opioid Settlement Fund Community Grant Program
Grants for organizations working to abate and alleviate the impacts of the opioid crisis and co-occurring substance use challenges in South Dakota communities. Rural behavioral health workforce, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) training, and telehealth in rural communities are among the approved uses of funds.

Nevada Children's Behavioral Health Transformation (CBHT) Project Workforce Recruitment and Rural Access Program (WRRAP)
Funding to improve rural health access and expand workforce capacity for providers of children's behavioral healthcare in Nevada.

Minnesota Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant
Grants to help small, rural hospitals in Minnesota create and/or implement a strategic plan that will preserve access to health services or respond to changing conditions.

South Dakota Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program
A monetary incentive to health professionals who complete a 3 year service agreement at a rural facility in South Dakota. Facilities apply for matching funds to help with their recruitment efforts.

Wisconsin Wipfli - RWHC Champion of Change Award
Awards for organizational change ideas suggested by a team or individual employed by a Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative member hospital.

South Carolina Rural Provider Incentive Program
Financial incentive awards for physicians and advanced practice professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of South Carolina.

NRHA Rural Hospital HR Certification Program
An 8-month hospital leadership and certification program for rural hospital human resource professionals.

3RNET Recruiting for Retention Academy
Online educational opportunity to learn about tools and resources that can assist in recruiting qualified providers to rural areas.

3RNET Recruitment and Retention Assistance
Helps health professionals find jobs in rural areas and assists employers in recruiting and retaining health professionals in rural areas.