Rural Residency Training Grant Program
Forecasted
Rural Residency Training Grant Program supports Minnesota residency programs and partners in developing and sustaining rural medical and psychology training to strengthen the rural health workforce.
This grant was recently updated
Applications are now closed; the Rural Residency Training Grant Program was previously listed as open September 14–October 30. The next opening is anticipated in fall 2027.
Funder: Minnesota Department of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $2,000,000 for 2–3 grantees; category maximums of $150,000–$250,000 annually or $150,000–$225,000 per resident annually
Summary: Supports planning, implementation, and sustained operation of rural residency training programs in Minnesota to strengthen the rural health workforce.
Key Information: Eligible programs must have ACGME accreditation or a credible plan to obtain it.
Description
The Rural Residency Training Grant Program supports the planning, implementation, and continued operation of rural residency training programs in Minnesota. Administered by the Minnesota Department of Health’s Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC), it aims to expand training opportunities in rural communities and strengthen the rural primary care physician workforce. The program includes funding categories for medical and psychology residencies.
Support covers planning and development, obtaining accreditation, recruiting and training residents and faculty, and improving training sites. The program encompasses new rural residency programs, new rural training tracks within existing residency programs, and programs or tracks added by community-based ambulatory care centers that primarily serve underserved populations. Sustainability funds also support eligible program partners, including clinical training sites.
