https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/topics/behavioral-health Rural Health & Human Services Funding by Topic: Behavioral health - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/738 Awards funding to coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance use among youth and to establish and strengthen collaboration among communities and organizations to address substance use. Many rural communities have been awarded funding in the past. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), Office of National Drug Control Policy, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/738 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:32:46 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3856 Grants for community-based projects working to prevent agricultural injury and illness through training and educational campaigns. Priority will be given to projects addressing the conditions of work related to stress and mental health, equipment/tool safety, falls prevention, and chemical safety. Geographic coverage: Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin -- Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3856 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:47:33 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3629 Grants to provide access to primary care services for individuals with low income and families living in Utah that do not have health insurance and are not eligible for CHIP, Medicare, or Medicaid. Geographic coverage: Utah -- Utah Office of Primary Care and Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3629 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:34:21 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4636 Scholarships for Addiction Counselor training in exchange for a service commitment in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Colorado. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4636 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:29:25 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/680 Scholarships for Native Hawaiians entering various healthcare professions who agree to work for at least 2 years in a medically underserved, rural area in Hawaii. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Health Resources and Services Administration, Papa Ola Lokahi, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/680 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:55:06 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4532 A national service program that provides resources and staffing for organizations and agencies working to alleviate poverty and address poverty-related problems in local communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- AmeriCorps https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4532 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:29:30 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4150 Grants to implement the Zero Suicide framework, a comprehensive, multi-setting approach to suicide prevention in health systems. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4150 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:22:38 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5944 Funding for community-led research to enhance culturally grounded, strengths-based, effective, and sustainable interventions addressing overdose, substance use, mental health, and pain in Native communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5944 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:35:37 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3909 Grants to encourage medical students to participate in community service activities, particularly those focused on underserved populations; raise awareness of mental illness and the importance of early recognition of illness; and build an interest among medical students in psychiatry and working in underserved communities. Projects should focus on mental health and substance use disorder. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Psychiatric Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3909 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:56:23 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3477 Loan repayment for primary care clinicians who serve patients in underserved areas of Oregon regardless of their source of coverage or ability to pay. Geographic coverage: Oregon -- Oregon Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3477 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:21:04 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6245 Loan repayment assistance for specific behavioral health providers in exchange for 3 years of service in a rural or underserved community in Oregon. Geographic coverage: Oregon -- Oregon Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6245 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:53:03 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3865 Grants for projects in the Medica Foundation service area that help people with serious mental illness and chemical addictions recover and lead productive lives. Geographic coverage: Minnesota -- Medica Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3865 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:37:33 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1777 Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Colorado. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1777 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:56:59 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6126 Funding for tribal governments and tribal nonprofit organizations in the areas of education, community services, healthy/resilient communities, and preserving cultural traditions. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6126 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:06:14 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5709 A loan repayment program to support licensed community mental health programs in New York in the recruitment and retention of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatric physician assistants, especially in shortage areas of the state. Geographic coverage: New York -- New York State Department of Health, New York State Office of Mental Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5709 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:45:16 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4312 Funding to support local community- and organization-based efforts to encourage, promote, and support tobacco-free lifestyles and reduce tobacco-related death and disease in South Dakota. Geographic coverage: South Dakota -- South Dakota Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4312 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:19:35 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3781 Loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians, physician assistants, medical residents specializing in primary care, nurses, and nursing support staff who agree to practice in an underserved area of Maryland. Geographic coverage: Maryland -- Maryland Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3781 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:14:35 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6149 Grants to eligible healthcare employers in rural West Virginia to provide loan repayment assistance to primary care health professionals who agree to practice in underserved areas. Geographic coverage: West Virginia -- West Virginia State Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6149 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:25:36 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3526 Loan repayment assistance for primary care health professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of West Virginia. Geographic coverage: West Virginia -- West Virginia State Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3526 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:40:30 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5857 Grants for transforming communities by investing in individuals, programs, and organizations throughout Colorado, including a focus on rural communities. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Boettcher Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5857 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:41:27 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5194 Awards for students and early career researchers who focus on the physical and mental health of American Indian and Alaska Native boys and men and the need to address challenges that hinder their ability to fulfill roles as fathers, husbands, providers, leaders, and contributors to their communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Public Health Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5194 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:10:07 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/593 Funding for programs that are designed to strengthen communities and solve local problems, including those found in rural and underserved areas. Funding priorities include serving historically underrepresented communities, services for veterans, access to youth mental health and substance use services, public safety, outdoor recreation, and support for families. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- AmeriCorps https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/593 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:07:29 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5468 Grants for culturally- and linguistically-responsive programs in Colorado that support individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges in accessing non-clinical support services close to home. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Colorado Health Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5468 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:06:29 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/626 Grants to nonprofit organizations that provide services to improve the daily lives of people with paralysis and their caregivers. Projects and initiatives should foster acceptance, involvement, community engagement, and health and wellness. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/626 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:55:09 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2927 Funding to develop and support Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) projects for volunteers 55 years and older in serving specific local and community needs. Applications from rural communities are encouraged. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- AmeriCorps https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2927 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:49:43 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4675 Loan repayment assistance for medical, nursing, and behavioral/mental health clinicians with specific training and credentials to provide evidence-based substance use disorder treatment in rural communities designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4675 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:24:15 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4544 Loan repayment assistance for eligible clinicians who agree to serve in an approved SUD treatment facility. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4544 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:49:56 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/312 Loan repayment assistance for eligible primary healthcare professionals who agree to serve in Health Professional Shortage Areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/312 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:35:46 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6166 A program for health professions students in West Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: West Virginia -- West Virginia Area Health Education Centers https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6166 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:11:51 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6145 Funding for school districts in central Louisiana for projects that promote healthy behaviors in the areas of tobacco prevention and control, alcohol and substance misuse prevention, and healthy eating and active living. Geographic coverage: Louisiana -- The Rapides Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6145 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:00:35 -0600