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/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/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/5507 Grants for rural hospitals in Georgia to increase or expand access to healthcare, support recruitment and retention initiatives, reduce existing debt, or strengthen financial and operational foundation/reduce financial waste. Geographic coverage: Georgia -- Georgia Department of Community Health, Georgia State Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5507 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:13:52 -0600 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/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/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/4672 Technical assistance for selected hospitals, clinics, and their communities in the Delta Region to make in-depth health system enhancements. 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 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:16:30 -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 -- 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/6254 A hospital leadership and certification program for rural hospital human resource professionals. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Rural Health Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6254 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:36:45 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4939 Grants for licensed ambulance services in rural, frontier, and densely settled rural areas of Kansas to help with recruiting, training, and certifying ambulance EMS providers. Geographic coverage: Kansas -- Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4939 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:46:34 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5282 Apply to be an approved Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program site to receive assistance with recruitment and retention of qualified SUD clinicians and paraprofessionals. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5282 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:51:01 -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 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:46:38 -0500 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 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600