Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program
This grant funds existing primary care residency programs in community health centers to train residents to serve rural and medically underserved populations.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total funding: $20,960,000 | Award range: $320,000–$2,880,000 per award | ~12 awards expected
Summary: Supports community-based, accredited primary care residency programs to train residents in ambulatory patient care centers, focusing on rural and medically vulnerable communities.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
This opportunity provides maintenance funding for existing HRSA-supported primary care residency training programs located in community-based ambulatory patient care centers. The program aims to enhance the training of residents who will deliver high-quality care to rural and medically underserved populations, developing competencies to address diverse community needs. Eligible residency programs must be in primary care specialties, and the funding supports their continued operation and impact.
