https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/topics/physician-assistants Rural Health & Human Services Funding by Topic: Physician assistants - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub 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/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/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/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/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/2205 Loan repayment assistance for primary care health professionals who agree to practice in a shortage area of Washington. Geographic coverage: Washington -- Washington Student Achievement Council https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2205 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:58:51 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6002 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 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6002 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:54:50 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5640 Loan repayment assistance for qualified mental health and substance use professionals who agree to practice in rural areas in Illinois. Geographic coverage: Illinois -- Illinois Student Assistance Commission https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5640 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:14:00 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3147 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 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3147 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:25:07 -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/3113 Forgivable loans for physician assistant students who agree to serve in a rural community of Oklahoma upon completion of their training. Geographic coverage: Oklahoma -- State of Oklahoma Health Care Workforce Training Commission https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3113 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:36:51 -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/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 U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States -- Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4255 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:31:05 -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/3161 Personal income tax credits for dentists, physicians, podiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse anesthetists, optometrists, and volunteer EMS who practice in eligible rural areas of Oregon. Geographic coverage: Oregon -- Oregon Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3161 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:29:16 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4517 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 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4517 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:02:58 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6297 Clinical training rotation opportunities throughout most of rural Utah for medical students, residents, pharmacy, PA, APRN, and other graduate-level students. Geographic coverage: Utah -- Utah Area Health Education Centers, Utah Center for Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6297 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:07:00 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3822 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 & Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3822 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:47:07 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3503 Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals who agree to work in approved areas of New Hampshire. Geographic coverage: New Hampshire -- New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, New Hampshire Rural Health & Primary Care https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3503 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:44:28 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4233 An annual individual income tax credit of up to $6,000 for primary care preceptors in rural and frontier Colorado to offset the costs of their voluntary mentorship of students studying to work in rural areas. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Colorado Rural Health Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4233 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:31:27 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3109 Offers state tort liability insurance to healthcare providers in Oklahoma who provide care to medically indigent persons at a free clinic, or specialty providers providing care as a result of a referral from a free clinic. Geographic coverage: Oklahoma -- Oklahoma Office of Primary Care and Rural Health Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3109 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:33:59 -0600