The Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) program aims to improve healthcare access in rural areas by funding the creation of new physician residency programs. These programs are designed to train doctors in rural settings, addressing the shortage of healthcare professionals in these communities. The grant provides initial funding to start these programs, but long-term funding must come from other sources like Medicare or Medicaid.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations interested in starting new physician residency programs in rural areas. Eligible applicants include various government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and tribal governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Residency programs not accredited
- Programs not located in rural areas as defined by HRSA
- Programs that do not train residents in rural settings for over 50% of their time
- Applicants not planning to focus on rural healthcare practice
What You May Need
- Proof of accreditation for residency programs
- Documentation of rural location for clinical training sites
- Plan for long-term sustainability funding
- Detailed program proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational documents
- Proof of eligibility
Cautions
- Ensure long-term funding sources are identified
- Programs must be accredited
- Training must occur in rural areas for the majority of the residency
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include county governments, special district governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, for-profit organizations, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, individuals, public and state institutions of higher education, state governments, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status.
Overview
This grant is for organizations interested in starting new physician residency programs in rural areas. Eligible applicants include various government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and tribal governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Residency programs not accredited
- Programs not located in rural areas as defined by HRSA
- Programs that do not train residents in rural settings for over 50% of their time
- Applicants not planning to focus on rural healthcare practice
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop new rural residency programs in specified medical specialties, covering start-up costs. However, they cannot be used for ongoing operational expenses, which must be supported by other funding sources.
Total Program Funding
$11,250,000
Expected Awards
15
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 5, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 8, 2026(25 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 8, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as an applicant
- Ensure residency program accreditation
- Prepare a detailed proposal for the residency program
- Identify rural clinical training sites
- Plan for long-term funding sustainability
- Gather necessary organizational documents
- Submit application by the deadline