Rural Residency Planning and Development Program
This grant provides start-up funds to create accredited rural physician residency programs in select specialties to increase healthcare access and address doctor shortages in rural areas.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) (https://www.hrsa.gov)
Due Dates: July 8, 2026 (Full application deadline, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per award over three years | ~$11.25M total funding | ~15 awards expected
Summary: Supports planning and development of new, accredited rural physician residency programs to address physician shortages in rural communities.
Key Information: No cost-sharing required; only domestic organizations eligible; must propose a new rural residency program in a qualifying specialty.
Description
This funding opportunity aims to improve and expand access to health care in rural areas by supporting the development of new, accredited, and sustainable rural residency programs, including rural track programs (RTPs). The program provides start-up funding for the creation of new rural physician residency programs in key medical specialties, with the goal of increasing the number of physicians trained and practicing in rural communities. The initiative addresses physician shortages and supports long-term solutions for rural health workforce development.
