Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program
ID: 355065Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering funding through the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program to support the training of residents in accredited primary care residency programs within community-based ambulatory patient care centers. The program aims to enhance the quality of care in rural and underserved communities by expanding existing residency programs and establishing new ones, particularly in specialties such as Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry. With an estimated total program funding of $80 million and the expectation of awarding approximately 41 grants, eligible applicants must submit their proposals by September 20, 2024. For more information, interested parties can contact Angela Aldrich at aaldrich@hrsa.gov or by phone at (301) 594-3731.

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    The HRSA-25-077 and HRSA-25-091 funding opportunities are part of the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program, aimed at enhancing training for residents in primary care disciplines within community-based patient care centers. The programs support residency training, particularly in underserved areas, and seek to expand existing programs and establish new ones. Applications for HRSA-25-091 are due by September 5, 2024, while those for HRSA-25-077 are due by September 20, 2024. Funding for HRSA-25-091 totals $10 million, providing up to $10 million per award, while HRSA-25-077 anticipates $80 million with a funding cap of $10.25 million per award. Eligible applicants include community-based care centers that operate or collaborate in accredited primary care residency programs in designated specialties. The application process involves several steps: registration with SAM.gov and Grants.gov, completing specific documents, and adhering to review criteria focusing on purpose, impact, and resources. Emphasis is placed on serving high-need populations, utilizing a model that differs from traditional residency training, enhancing primary care access in rural and underserved communities. This initiative reflects a strategic governmental effort to bolster the primary care workforce with an emphasis on quality and accessibility.
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