https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/topics/behavioral-health-workforce Rural Health & Human Services Funding by Topic: Behavioral health workforce - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5607 Medical school tuition waiver for the differential between in-state and out of state tuition in exchange for agreeing to practice at an eligible West Virginia service site. Participants must serve one year for every year they receive the award. Geographic coverage: West Virginia -- College Foundation of West Virginia https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5607 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:17:37 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3293 Loan repayment assistance for primary healthcare professionals who provide services in federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas in California. Geographic coverage: California -- California Department of Health Care Access and Information https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3293 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:38:18 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6217 Scholarships for health professions students in Alabama. The scholarships serve to improve access to quality, affordable healthcare for all people in Alabama, particularly in rural areas. Geographic coverage: Alabama -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6217 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:25:13 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2359 Offers funds for loan repayment for primary care providers who serve in Health Professional Shortage Areas of Oregon. Geographic coverage: Oregon -- Oregon Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2359 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:06:22 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2299 Loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area in Idaho. Geographic coverage: Idaho -- Idaho Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2299 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:03:58 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2843 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 -- Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2843 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:11:26 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4688 A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Oklahoma that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: Oklahoma -- Oklahoma State University Area Health Education Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4688 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:47:40 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/314 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 -- Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/314 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:10:23 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3504 Loan repayment assistance for specific healthcare professionals who agree to practice in a medically underserved area of New Mexico. Geographic coverage: New Mexico -- New Mexico Higher Education Department https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3504 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:01:04 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4494 A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Wisconsin that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: Wisconsin -- Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4494 Fri, 29 May 2026 15:44:32 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1016 Loan repayment assistance for specific primary care professionals who agree to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Wisconsin. Geographic coverage: Wisconsin -- Wisconsin Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1016 Tue, 12 May 2026 16:28:58 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5872 Loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and dentists practicing in an outpatient setting in a rural community in Wisconsin. Geographic coverage: Wisconsin -- Wisconsin Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5872 Tue, 12 May 2026 16:22:40 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3493 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 -- Louisiana Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3493 Fri, 08 May 2026 16:35:32 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1908 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. Geographic coverage: South Dakota -- South Dakota Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1908 Fri, 08 May 2026 13:52:22 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6208 Vouchers for up to 6 counseling sessions for individuals working in agriculture, rodeo, and/or farming communities in Wyoming. Geographic coverage: Wyoming -- Wyoming Department of Agriculture https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6208 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:58:04 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2752 Loans and/or recommendations for University of Illinois Medical School students wishing to specialize in family practice or another primary healthcare field and who agree to practice in an approved rural community in Illinois. Geographic coverage: Illinois -- Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois State Medical Society https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2752 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:53:47 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3554 Funding to assist with the recruitment of primary care physicians, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and/or or dentists for rural and other eligible communities in Tennessee. Geographic coverage: Tennessee -- Tennessee Center for Health Workforce Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3554 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:30:09 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5537 Online, on-demand course that provides training on competencies that are necessary to provide appropriate mental healthcare for agricultural producers and their families. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- AgriSafe Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5537 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:26:23 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4165 Provides loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals practicing in mental health professional shortage areas of Texas. Geographic coverage: Texas -- Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4165 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:17:29 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2302 Helps health professionals find jobs in rural areas and assists employers in recruiting and retaining health professionals in rural areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- 3RNET https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2302 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:04:45 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3129 Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Nebraska. Geographic coverage: Nebraska -- Nebraska Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3129 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:26:44 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2242 Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals in exchange for working in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Alaska. Geographic coverage: Alaska -- Alaska Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2242 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:33:09 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3314 Loan repayment assistance for physicians who practice in Texas, with priority given to primary care physicians who agree to practice in Health Professional Shortage Areas of the state. Geographic coverage: Texas -- Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3314 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:07:53 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3011 Loan repayment assistance for certain health professionals who agree to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Kansas. Geographic coverage: Kansas -- Kansas Office of Primary Care and Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3011 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:05:53 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5122 Direct incentive payments and loan repayment assistance for a wide range of healthcare professionals in exchange for working in an approved area in Alaska. Geographic coverage: Alaska -- Alaska Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5122 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:47:51 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4943 A tele-mentoring partnership designed for primary care providers in rural West Virginia to link with disease experts for hepatitis C training. Geographic coverage: West Virginia -- West Virginia Rural Health Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4943 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:26:24 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5251 An apprenticeship preparation and paid apprenticeship program that emphasizes healthcare careers in rural areas of Tennessee. Geographic coverage: Tennessee -- Rural Health Association of Tennessee https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5251 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:12:49 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5755 Loan repayment assistance for healthcare professionals who locate and practice in approved areas in Utah for at least 3 years. Geographic coverage: Utah -- Utah Office of Primary Care and Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5755 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:51:47 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3953 Provides financial assistance awards to primary care physicians and psychiatrists who agree to practice in eligible areas of Wisconsin. Geographic coverage: Wisconsin -- State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3953 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:48:57 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3822 A tax credit for certain healthcare professionals who provide care in rural areas of New Mexico. Geographic coverage: New Mexico -- New Mexico Office of Primary Care & Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3822 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:47:07 -0600