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GrantNorth Carolina Nurse Initiative (NCNI) — Rural Health Loan Repayment
Atlas Opportunity Score92/100
FundingUp to $40,000 in educational loan repayment for qualifying registered nurses and clinical nurse specialists, according to North Carolina Office of Rural Health program materials. Funding is limited and awards are contingent on available funds.
DeadlineRolling while funding remains available; North Carolina ORH does not publish a fixed closing date on the current program page. Eligible complete applications are considered while funds are available.
Required next actionConfirm the clinician is a qualifying registered nurse or clinical nurse specialist providing comprehensive primary care in an eligible outpatient site within a Health Professional Shortage Area, or meets the independent-practice Tier 1/Tier 2 pathway. Review the current NCNI guidelines, verify site eligibility and Medicaid participation where applicable, assemble proof of licensure, employment and qualifying educational debt, and submit through the application link for the clinician's region as soon as possible because funding is limited.
Current statusActiveSource verificationAugust 30, 2026Tracked applicant typesHealthcare Professional / Clinician, Independent Rural Practice, Primary Care Practice, Rural Healthcare Provider
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