https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/topics/recruitment-and-retention-of-health-professionals Rural Health & Human Services Funding by Topic: Recruitment and retention of health professionals - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub 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/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 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4672 Technical assistance and consultation services for selected applicants through a 3-year participation cycle. The program will assist rural health leaders and providers with implementation of best practices and evidenced-based models that improve performance and enhance care coordination to develop a local system of care. Geographic coverage: Counties in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee that are served by the Delta Regional Authority. -- Delta Regional Authority, National Rural Health Resource Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4672 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:10:31 -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/6558 Technical assistance that connects individuals interested in working as medical first responders (MFRs), emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and paramedics in Michigan with educational programs, scholarships, and recruitment opportunities. Geographic coverage: Michigan -- Michigan EMS Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6558 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4516 2-year technical assistance program for rural hospitals to address financial and operational challenges and help maintain essential health services in rural communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Georgia Southern University Center for Public Health Practice and Research, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4516 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:52:17 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3070 Reimbursement for medical malpractice insurance policy premiums for physicians and nurse practitioners who practice in rural or frontier areas of Oregon. Geographic coverage: Oregon -- Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3070 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:08:17 -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/5522 Program, capital, and endowment support grants for organization working to address access to healthcare for high-need populations, healthcare professional shortages, evolving healthcare demands, and medical research. Rural populations are a priority. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- The Hearst Foundations https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5522 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:28:31 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4692 A loan fund to support the cost of equipment, software, and capital improvements that improve access to healthcare in rural and frontier Nevada. Geographic coverage: Nevada -- Nevada Rural Hospital Partners, State of Nevada https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4692 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:16:18 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5922 Funding for projects in the areas of education, economic opportunity, health, human services, arts and culture, and environment and conservation for organizations located in 23 counties of Eastern Texas and Miller County, Arkansas. Geographic coverage: 23 counties in Eastern Texas and 1 county in Arkansas -- T.L.L. Temple Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5922 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:14:40 -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/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/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/3953 Provides financial assistance awards to primary care physicians and psychiatrists who agree to practice in eligible areas of Wisconsin. Geographic coverage: Wisconsin -- State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3953 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:48:57 -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/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 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6176 Service bonuses for qualified providers in North Carolina without educational loan debt. Recipients must agree to provide comprehensive primary care services in eligible facilities serving high need patients in rural communities. Geographic coverage: North Carolina -- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6176 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:48:41 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6160 Technical assistance for rural communities, hospitals, clinics, and providers in Texas to improve healthcare workforce expansion activities and enhance the operations and financial viability of healthcare facilities. Geographic coverage: Texas -- Texas A&M Rural and Community Health Institute, Texas A&M University School of Medicine, Texas A&M University School of Nursing https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6160 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:35:18 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6043 Grants for organizations working to abate and alleviate the impacts of the opioid crisis and co-occurring substance use challenges in South Dakota communities. Rural behavioral health workforce, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) training, and telehealth in rural communities are among the approved uses of funds. Geographic coverage: South Dakota -- South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Department of Social Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6043 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500