Funder: Minnesota Department of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $400,000 per award for an initial one-year period; approximately 4–8 awards
Summary: Supports existing Minnesota health-professions training programs in adding, expanding, or enhancing rural clinical rotations and training experiences.
Key Information: Programs funded through either FY26 rural clinical rotations grant program cannot apply on behalf of the same training program.
Description
The Minnesota Department of Health’s Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) administers this program to strengthen rural clinical training and improve access to care. It supports existing health-professions training programs in adding, expanding, or enhancing rural rotations, credential or certificate rural tracks, and other specialized clinical training. Formerly the Rural and Underserved Clinical Rotations Grant Program, it is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, section 144.1505.
The program emphasizes strong partnerships with rural training sites, sustained commitments to rural clinical education, and meaningful contributions to the rural health care workforce. Intended outcomes include more rural training opportunities, more graduates practicing in rural Minnesota, and greater access to primary care, including mental health care. Competitive priorities include stronger rural focus, place-based immersion, health equity, and team-based primary care.
