https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/topics/dental-workforce Rural Health & Human Services Funding by Topic: Dental workforce - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/256 A fellowship program designed to develop the capacity of mid-career health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health and healthcare policy. Individuals with unique perspectives are strongly encouraged to apply, and the foundation has an interest in rural. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/256 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:46:18 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4486 A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Nebraska that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: Nebraska -- Nebraska Area Health Education Centers https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4486 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:03:54 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4255 Program that allows students in specific Western states and territories to enroll in selected out-of-state professional healthcare programs and pay reduced tuition. Geographic coverage: 10 Western states, as well as Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam -- Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4255 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:39:24 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6678 Loan repayment assistance for new dentists in South Dakota who agree to serve a selected percentage of Medicaid-insured patients in their practice. Geographic coverage: South Dakota -- Delta Dental of South Dakota https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6678 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6677 Loan repayment for eligible dental professionals who serve in underserved areas of Rhode Island. Geographic coverage: Rhode Island -- Rhode Island Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6677 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2701 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 -- Kentucky Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2701 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:04:08 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3502 Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals who agree to practice in an approved area of Nevada. Geographic coverage: Nevada -- Nevada State Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3502 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:14:36 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2685 Funding to support innovative clinical training for dental professionals and programs that increase access to dental care for populations in Minnesota who are medically underserved. Geographic coverage: Minnesota -- Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2685 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:02:14 -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/2195 Loan repayment assistance for maternal health and oral health providers who agree to provide services in an underserved community in Minnesota. Geographic coverage: Minnesota -- Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2195 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:47:13 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/739 Awards funding to organizations for projects that help rural communities improve access to primary medical and dental healthcare through telehealth, community development, and recruitment/retention projects. Geographic coverage: Idaho -- Idaho Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/739 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:15:40 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/990 Grants for nonprofit organizations that are engaged in efforts to improve oral health for medically underserved Wisconsin residents. Geographic coverage: Wisconsin -- Wisconsin Dental Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/990 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:37:23 -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/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/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/4492 An interprofessional fellowship program for health professions students in Indiana that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: Indiana -- Indiana Area Health Education Centers Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4492 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:25:33 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5046 Loan repayment assistance for dentists and dental hygienists in Colorado who agree to serve a certain number of underserved patients each month. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5046 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:38:32 -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/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/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/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/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/5238 Loan repayment assistance for private practice dentists working in approved areas of New Hampshire who agree to serve a minimum of 15% of Medicaid patients and commit to a state contract for 3 years. Geographic coverage: New Hampshire -- New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, New Hampshire Rural Health & Primary Care https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5238 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:42:19 -0600