Virginia Funding & Opportunities - Rural Health Information Hub

Virginia AHEC Scholars Program
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.

Geographic coverage: Virginia
Application Deadline: Jan 12, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority

Virginia Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program
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
Application Deadline: Apr 16, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health

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

Invest Appalachia Fund
Loans and technical assistance to support sectors and industries that are driving economic diversification, local ownership, and community wealth building in Central Appalachia.

Geographic coverage: Appalachian counties of Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Invest Appalachia

Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) 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 Southeast Crescent service area, allowing them to remain in the United States.

Geographic coverage: Locations within the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission service area
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Southeast Crescent Regional Commission

Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Development Loan Fund Program
Community development loans to local governments, public service authorities, user associations, nonprofit organizations, and other community entities for the development and/or construction of large-scale community projects.

Geographic coverage: North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and South Carolina.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc.

Virginia Mass Casualty Incident Management Training Funds Program
Funding for Mass Casualty Incident Management training programs in Virginia.

Geographic coverage: Virginia
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health

Virginia Psych Nurse Practitioner Scholarship
Scholarships for nurse practitioners working to pursue a post-master's certificate as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner.

Geographic coverage: Virginia
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Virginia Health Care Foundation

Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) Inactive
Federal grant funding for multi-state projects designed to drive large-scale, regional economic transformation. Healthcare workforce is a program priority.

Geographic coverage: Service area for the Appalachian Regional Commission which includes 423 counties in 13 states.
Letter of Intent (Required): Dec 5, 2025
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Sponsor: Appalachian Regional Commission