Rural Health
Funding by Type: Educational Opportunities and Fellowships

NOSORH Rural Health University: Level II Developing Competitive Grant Proposals
Level II of NOSORH's Grant Writing Institute is a live webinar series designed to help individuals working in rural and underserved settings move from project planning to full proposal preparation. Through 6 virtual sessions, participants will build grant writing skills while developing key proposal components, including logic models, work plans, evaluation plans, budgets, and proposal narratives.

National Hispanic Health Foundation's Health Careers Program
A mentorship opportunity to help college and university students explore healthcare career pathways early and take practical steps toward their goals.

Nebraska Graduate Trainee Support Program
Financial support for master's level students in certain behavioral health programs in Nebraska during advanced practicum or internship experiences that serve rural, public sector, or justice-involved communities.

Indigenous Food Systems Community of Practice
A community of practice for grantmakers, lenders, and investors who are committed to investing in Indigenous communities with a specific focus on agriculture and food systems.

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.

Promoting the Integration of Primary and Behavioral Health Care: States
Funding to improve the health outcomes for people with behavioral health conditions by supporting the adoption and improvement of integrated care models for behavioral and primary physical health at the state level. Tribal, rural, and other medically underserved communities are a program priority. Program eligibility is limited to states and state agencies; however, states must partner at least 1 qualified community program, community mental health center, Rural Health Clinic, or Federally Qualified Health Center.

Appalachia READY Local Governments Training
Training to help local government officials in the Appalachian region better identify, secure, manage, and implement federally funded economic development projects.

Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy
An educational opportunity that trains leaders from diverse backgrounds, sectors, and industries to improve the economic competitiveness and social viability of the Delta region, with an emphasis on economic, public health, educational, and infrastructure challenges.

Patterson Fellows
A cohort-based training and leadership program that will support entrepreneurs in Kansas and western Missouri with the goal of igniting viable, scalable companies for change in rural communities.

Rural Grocery Specialist Program
A training for resource professionals to better support rural grocers through business transition. The Rural Grocery Initiative works to support healthy food options, jobs, local tax base, and attraction/retention of residents in rural communities.