Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Specialty care
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Healthcare Worker Loan Relief Program of the Commonwealth
Inactive
Loan repayment for specific healthcare professionals who agree to practice in healthcare shortage areas in Kentucky.
Loan repayment for specific healthcare professionals who agree to practice in healthcare shortage areas in Kentucky.
Geographic coverage: Kentucky
Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026
Sponsor: University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health
Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026
Sponsor: University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health
Connecticut J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Inactive
Offers a J-1 visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Connecticut, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Offers a J-1 visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Connecticut, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Connecticut
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsor: Connecticut State Department of Public Health
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsor: Connecticut State Department of Public Health
Washington J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Inactive
Offers a J-1 visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Washington, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Offers a J-1 visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Washington, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Washington
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsors: Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Office of Rural Health
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsors: Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Office of Rural Health
Minnesota J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Inactive
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Minnesota, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Minnesota, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Minnesota Site-Based Clinical Training Grant
Inactive
Grant funding to support clinical healthcare training in Minnesota. Priorities include rural primary care and oral health.
Grant funding to support clinical healthcare training in Minnesota. Priorities include rural primary care and oral health.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Minnesota Clinical Oncology Rural Experience (CORE)
Inactive
Specialized training and hands-on clinical placements for Minnesota medical residents, fellows, medical students, nurse practitioner students, and physician assistant students to build the skills needed to provide high-quality cancer care in rural areas of the state.
Specialized training and hands-on clinical placements for Minnesota medical residents, fellows, medical students, nurse practitioner students, and physician assistant students to build the skills needed to provide high-quality cancer care in rural areas of the state.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsor: Rural Cancer Institute
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsor: Rural Cancer Institute
Strengthening the Safety Net: Improving Access to High Quality Health Care in Michigan
Inactive
Grants to support clinics providing free medical, dental, and/or mental healthcare for uninsured and underinsured residents of Michigan.
Grants to support clinics providing free medical, dental, and/or mental healthcare for uninsured and underinsured residents of Michigan.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Georgia Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Inactive
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Georgia, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Georgia, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Georgia
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Sponsor: Georgia State Office of Rural Health
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Sponsor: Georgia State Office of Rural Health
Tennessee Eyecare Access Optometry and Ophthalmology Loan Repayment Program
Inactive
Loan repayment for ophthalmologists (medical and surgical eye care specialists) and optometrists (Doctor of Optometry) who commit to at least 2 years of service in one of Tennessee's eligible rural counties.
Loan repayment for ophthalmologists (medical and surgical eye care specialists) and optometrists (Doctor of Optometry) who commit to at least 2 years of service in one of Tennessee's eligible rural counties.
Geographic coverage: Tennessee
Application Deadline: Aug 15, 2026
Sponsor: Tennessee Department of Health
Application Deadline: Aug 15, 2026
Sponsor: Tennessee Department of Health
Kentucky State Loan Repayment Program
Inactive
A 50/50 matching program that increases availability of primary healthcare services through repayment of education loans to eligible health professionals practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas of Kentucky.
A 50/50 matching program that increases availability of primary healthcare services through repayment of education loans to eligible health professionals practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas of Kentucky.
Geographic coverage: Kentucky
Application Deadline: Aug 14, 2026
Sponsor: Kentucky Office of Rural Health
Application Deadline: Aug 14, 2026
Sponsor: Kentucky Office of Rural Health