https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/topics/health-workforce Rural Health & Human Services Funding by Topic: Health workforce - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4708 A self-directed fellowship for Native Americans engaged in meaningful work that benefits Indigenous people and communities in reservation and/or urban settings. The fellowship is open to both emerging and experienced leaders from a wide variety of fields, including but not limited to healthcare, agriculture, food systems, youth leadership development, natural resource management, economic development, journalism, language and cultural revitalization, traditional or contemporary arts, and more. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- First Nations Development Institute, The Henry Luce Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4708 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:36:09 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2083 Funding for Ohio EMS agencies for training of personnel, purchase of equipment and vehicles, or research related to EMS practices and procedures. Geographic coverage: Ohio -- Ohio Emergency Medical Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2083 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:36:02 -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/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/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/5662 Funding for training of community health workers for employment at Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics, and rural public health departments in Oregon. Geographic coverage: Oregon -- Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5662 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:43:47 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3872 A summer program to expose Mississippi high school students to the day-to-day practice of medicine and sciences in rural areas and the academic requirements necessary to become a physician or other healthcare professional. Geographic coverage: Mississippi -- Mississippi State University Extension Service https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3872 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:29:24 -0600 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/1228 Virginia scholarship program for students enrolled in nursing education programs to become registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. Geographic coverage: Virginia -- Virginia Department of Health: Office of Health Equity https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1228 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:29:02 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5783 Scholarship for full-time and part-time Alaska Native and Native American students interested in pursuing a career in a healthcare related field. Geographic coverage: Alaska -- Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5783 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:14:56 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3522 Loan repayment assistance for individuals in specific health professions. In exchange, participants agree to practice in a high-need community of Iowa. Geographic coverage: Iowa -- Iowa Department of Education https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3522 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:11:52 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2810 A multi-day program designed to give health professions students in Wisconsin the opportunity to explore healthcare delivery and public health in medically underserved areas and learn from students in other disciplines. Geographic coverage: Wisconsin -- Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2810 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:56:38 -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/6487 Scholarship funding for skilled scholars entering high-demand programs including healthcare in South Dakota technical colleges. Geographic coverage: South Dakota -- Build Dakota Scholarship Fund https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6487 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:46:34 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5457 Funding for projects in Region 3 that improve health literacy; increase the ability of the general public to find and use health information; and improve health professionals' access to, awareness of, and skills for locating high quality biomedical and health information. Geographic coverage: NLM Region 3 states including Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas -- National Institutes of Health, Network of the National Library of Medicine, U.S. National Library of Medicine https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5457 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:34:50 -0600 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/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/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/1426 Matching grants for Virginia EMS agencies and organizations for equipment, vehicles, training, education, recruitment, and retention projects. Geographic coverage: Virginia -- Virginia Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1426 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:44:14 -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/3094 Scholarships for AlohaCare members and people in their immediate families who are interested in pursuing careers in healthcare or social services. Geographic coverage: Hawaii -- AlohaCare Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3094 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:35:09 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3202 Scholarships for students pursuing registered nursing degrees with the intent to work in small Alaskan communities. Geographic coverage: Alaska -- Alaska Community Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3202 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:32:51 -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/4863 A health career exploration summer camp for high school students in Montana who are current sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Scholarships are available for students who come from underserved backgrounds, low-income families, rural areas, or first generation college students. Geographic coverage: Montana -- Montana Area Health Education Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4863 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:35:09 -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/3089 Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students seeking certificate, undergraduate, and graduate studies at tribal colleges and universities and nonprofit, accredited schools in the United States. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Indian College Fund https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3089 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:57:03 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6373 Fellowships to help Native students achieve their educational goals leading to careers in agriculture. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Native Agriculture Education Fellowship Program https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6373 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:40:24 -0600