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    <title>Rural Health &amp; Human Services Funding by Topic: Maternal health and prenatal care - Rural Health Information Hub</title>
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    <copyright>Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub</copyright>
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      <title>Oregon Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3477</link>
      <description>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</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3477</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:21:04 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Colorado Health Service Corps Provider Loan Repayment Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1777</link>
      <description>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</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1777</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:56:59 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>South Dakota Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Grants</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4312</link>
      <description>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</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4312</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:19:35 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Maryland Loan Repayment Programs</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3781</link>
      <description>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</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3781</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:14:35 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>West Virginia Recruitment and Retention Community Project</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6149</link>
      <description>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</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6149</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:25:36 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>West Virginia State Loan Repayment Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3526</link>
      <description>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</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3526</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:40:30 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4675</link>
      <description>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</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4675</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:24:15 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>NHSC Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Workforce Loan Repayment Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4544</link>
      <description>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</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4544</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:49:56 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/312</link>
      <description>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</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/312</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:35:46 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Hawaii Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program (HELP)</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6002</link>
      <description>Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals in Hawaii in return for at least 2 years of service in rural and other medically underserved areas of the state. Geographic coverage: Hawaii -- Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6002</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:54:50 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Rural Illinois Medical Student Assistance Program (RIMSAP)</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2752</link>
      <description>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</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2752</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:53:47 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>South Carolina Rural Provider Incentive Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3147</link>
      <description>Cash incentive awards for physicians and advanced practice professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of South Carolina. Geographic coverage: South Carolina -- South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3147</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:25:07 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Blue and You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas Mini-Grant Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3157</link>
      <description>Small grants to support health improvement projects in Arkansas. Geographic coverage: Arkansas -- Blue and You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3157</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:32:53 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Oklahoma Physician Loan Repayment Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3110</link>
      <description>Loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians who agree to practice in approved rural communities in Oklahoma. Geographic coverage: Oklahoma -- State of Oklahoma Health Care Workforce Training Commission</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3110</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:45:08 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Nebraska Loan Repayment Program for Rural Health Professionals</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3129</link>
      <description>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</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3129</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:26:44 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Alaska State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2242</link>
      <description>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</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2242</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:33:09 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Texas Physician Education Loan Repayment Program (PELRP)</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3314</link>
      <description>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</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3314</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:07:53 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Alaska Health Care Professionals Workforce Enhancement Program (SHARP – 3)</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5122</link>
      <description>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</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5122</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:47:51 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Illinois Underserved Physician Workforce (UPW) Loan Repayment Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5216</link>
      <description>Funding to assist communities in recruiting physicians to their nonprofit healthcare facilities in Heath Professional Shortage Areas in Illinois. Practice location sites register and agree to sponsor any provider who wishes to be considered for the program. Providers may receive loan repayment in return for service at an approved site. Geographic coverage: Illinois -- Illinois Center for Rural Health</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5216</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:05:28 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Virginia Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3434</link>
      <description>Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an eligible area of Virginia, allowing them to remain in the United States. Geographic coverage: Virginia -- Virginia Department of Health</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3434</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:19:37 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Oklahoma Physician Assistant Loan Repayment Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4517</link>
      <description>Loan repayment assistance for primary care physician assistants who agree to serve at approved sites in rural areas of Oklahoma, with a special emphasis on providing care for Medicaid and Medicare recipients. Geographic coverage: Oklahoma -- State of Oklahoma Health Care Workforce Training Commission</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4517</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:02:58 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation Grants</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5417</link>
      <description>Grants for projects that directly impact the health and well-being of Alaska Native people and communities, with preference given to the areas of access to care, children, behavioral health, and rural healthcare. Geographic coverage: Alaska -- Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5417</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:40:55 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>New Mexico Rural Health Care Practitioner Tax Credit</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3822</link>
      <description>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 &amp; Rural Health</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3822</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:47:07 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Arkansas Life 360 HOMEs Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5690</link>
      <description>Arkansas Department of Human Services will partner with eligible Medicaid hospitals to implement intensive care coordination for Medicaid clients most at risk of poor health outcomes. Geographic coverage: Arkansas -- Arkansas Department of Human Services</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5690</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:45:36 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Louisiana Physician Placement Service: Rural Scholars</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4459</link>
      <description>Residency and fellowship placement assistance for health career students in Louisiana, with an emphasis on physicians committed to practicing primary care in a rural location in Louisiana following residency training. Geographic coverage: Louisiana -- Southeast Louisiana Area Health Education Center</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4459</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:38:17 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Utah Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5592</link>
      <description>Educational loan repayment assistance for physicians who contract to work in a rural hospital in Utah for a minimum of 2 years. Geographic coverage: Utah -- Utah Office of Primary Care and Rural Health</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5592</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:50:21 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Changemaker Birth Center Accreditation Grants</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4835</link>
      <description>Grants to assist birth center applicants with fees that are due to the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers, including accreditation fees and annual fees. Priority is given to programs that serve rural and low-income areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Association of Birth Centers Foundation</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4835</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:42:04 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>West Virginia Medical Student Loan Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3525</link>
      <description>Forgivable loans for medical students in West Virginia who agree to practice in an approved area of West Virginia upon graduation. Geographic coverage: West Virginia -- West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, West Virginia University Institute for Community and Rural Health</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3525</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:01:25 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Duke Endowment Health Care Grants</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3568</link>
      <description>Funding for organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina working to address access to care, maternal and infant health, mental health, oral health, population health, and workforce development. Geographic coverage: North Carolina and South Carolina -- The Duke Endowment</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3568</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:29:27 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>North Dakota Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program</title>
      <link>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3419</link>
      <description>Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of North Dakota, allowing them to remain in the United States. Geographic coverage: North Dakota -- North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services</description>
      <guid>https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3419</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:27:06 -0600</pubDate>
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