https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/topics/health-occupations Rural Health & Human Services Funding by Topic: Health occupations - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3431 Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for three years in an underserved area of Texas, allowing them to remain in the United States. Geographic coverage: Texas -- Texas Health and Human Services, Texas Primary Care Office https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3431 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:37:18 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3635 Grants for physician-led, community-based, or statewide programs to improve health in Wisconsin through education and outreach. Geographic coverage: Wisconsin -- Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3635 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:07:37 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4468 A scholarship and accelerated degree program for undergraduate students in Oklahoma that have decided to become physicians, are interested in practicing primary care medicine in rural Oklahoma, and would like to accomplish this goal in a shorter amount of time than required in a traditional program. Geographic coverage: Oklahoma -- Oklahoma State University Center for Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4468 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:02:20 -0500 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/5954 Loan repayment assistance for registered nurses in Minnesota nonprofit hospitals or public hospitals who agree to practice in-person in direct patient care in the state. Geographic coverage: Minnesota -- Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5954 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:26:50 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3392 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 -- Georgia State Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3392 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:30:26 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3917 Online educational opportunity to learn about tools and resources that can assist in recruiting qualified providers to rural areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- 3RNET https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3917 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:05:44 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6664 A leadership-based educational opportunity designed to support rural hospital officers who are navigating financial pressure, workforce shortages, operational complexity, and evolving healthcare regulations while providing essential healthcare to their communities. Geographic coverage: Texas -- Texas A&M University System, Texas State University System, Texas Tech University System, The University of Texas System, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6664 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -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/6668 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 -- Tennessee Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6668 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -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/6662 Loan repayment for eligible health professionals who serve in areas of Mississippi with provider shortages. Geographic coverage: Mississippi -- Mississippi State Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6662 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5311 A year-long training experience for physicians to develop clinical skills and leadership capacity to provide high quality healthcare in resource limited settings and prepare for leadership positions in the field of wilderness and austere medicine. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5311 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:06:41 -0500 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/4037 Grants for projects in Maine that address the underlying causes and consequences of social and environmental problems. Geographic coverage: Maine -- Stephen and Tabitha King (STK) Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4037 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:10:10 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5625 Fellowship in obstetrics and family medicine which includes 13 four-week rotations that offer the opportunity to learn management of high risk and operative obstetrics. The program is intended for family physicians seeking training in surgical obstetrics, care of high risk and complicated pregnancies, and management of the medical complications of pregnancy. Obstetric fellows will be prepared to serve in a rural, isolated, or medically underserved location, or to teach obstetrics in a family medicine residency program. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Family Medicine Residency Spokane https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5625 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:15:54 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3334 Offers pharmacists seed money to implement or support an innovative patient care service within their pharmacy practice. Pharmacists in rural areas have received funding in previous rounds. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Pharmacists Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3334 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:42:50 -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/4728 Offers a community health worker (CHW) certification course for individuals seeking to become CHWs in Texas. Geographic coverage: Texas -- West Texas Area Health Education Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4728 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:13:29 -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/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/6651 A national certification program designed to help rural healthcare organizations strengthen recruitment, retention, and workforce stability. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, Wintergreen https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6651 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500