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State Rural Health Transformation Program Funding

  • Transforming Rural Healthcare in New York
    Provides information on New York's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Presents an overview of initiatives and links to New York's application summary. Also shares details on the state RHTP funding opportunities.

For information about funding programs that are available nationwide, please browse by type, by topic, or by sponsor.

Appalachian Region Healthcare Technical Assistance Center Assistance
Technical assistance for Appalachian healthcare providers and communities. Eligible organizations may receive guidance and funding to launch or enhance critical needed service lines.
Geographic coverage: Parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, and all of West Virginia
Application Deadline: Sep 4, 2026
Sponsor: Rural Health Redesign Center
Laura Jane Musser Fund: Rural Initiative Program
Grants designed to encourage collaborative and participatory efforts among citizens in rural communities that will help to strengthen their towns and regions in a number of civic areas, including economic development, business preservation, arts and humanities, public space improvements, and education.
Geographic coverage: Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, Wyoming, and North Carolina. A list of the specific counties eligible in North Carolina is available on the program website under the "Limits of Geography" heading.
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
Sponsor: Laura Jane Musser Fund
New York Primary Care Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for healthcare professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of New York.
Geographic coverage: New York
Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2026
Sponsor: New York State Department of Health
Adirondack Foundation Special and Urgent Needs Fund
Responsive grants to assist Adirondack communities and nonprofits during times of crisis. The fund can help an organization address short-term needs where a relatively small grant can assist with unanticipated, unbudgeted gaps in funding.
Geographic coverage: The Adirondack region of northern New York
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Adirondack Foundation
American Connection Corps
A 1-year fellowship program that trains and mobilizes leaders to work in rural and emerging communities to coordinate broadband development and digital inclusion.
Geographic coverage: Available in 29 states.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: AmeriCorps, Lead for America
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in rural Appalachian areas, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Locations within the Appalachian Regional Commission service area
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Appalachian Regional Commission
John May Farm Safety Fund
Financial assistance for farmers in New York to improve safety on their farms.
Geographic coverage: New York
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Bassett Healthcare Network, New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health
New York AHEC Scholars Program
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in New York that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: New York
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: New York State Area Health Education Center
Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in rural areas within the Northern Border service area, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Locations within the Northern Border Regional Commission service area
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Northern Border Regional Commission
ROPS Rebate Program
Offers rebates for approximately 70% of the cost of purchasing and installing a Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) kit on tractors.
Geographic coverage: Currently, rebates are available in Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Wisconsin. Farmers located in other states may sign up for the waiting list using the online form.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: National Tractor Safety Coalition