Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) program
ID: 355357Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $750K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355357
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jan 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering the Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) program, aimed at enhancing healthcare access in rural areas by funding the establishment of new, sustainable residency programs. The program seeks to address physician workforce shortages by supporting the development of accredited residency programs in qualifying medical specialties such as family medicine, internal medicine, psychiatry, and obstetrics/gynecology. Eligible applicants include public or private institutions of higher education, rural hospitals, and Native American tribal organizations, with a total funding pool of $11.25 million available for up to 15 grants, each providing up to $750,000. Proposals are due by April 10, 2025, and interested parties can contact Jason Steele at ruralresidency@hrsa.gov for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
ruralresidency@hrsa.gov
Files
Title
Posted
HRSA-25-007.pdf
Jan 15, 2025, 12:05 PM UTC
The Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) program, administered by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (HRSA), seeks to enhance healthcare access in rural communities by funding the establishment of sustainable residency programs that will be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Proposals for funding are due by April 10, 2025, with a total funding of $11.25 million expected to support up to 15 grants, each providing up to $750,000. Eligible applicants include public or private higher education institutions, rural hospitals, and Native American tribal organizations, among others. The grants aim to address the physician workforce shortages in rural areas by creating new residency programs focused on family medicine, internal medicine, psychiatry, and obstetrics/gynecology, among others. Successful applicants must meet specific program objectives, including achieving ACGME accreditation, developing sustainability plans, and tracking graduate outcomes for at least five years post-graduation. There is a structured application process that involves comprehensive project narratives, budget details, and evidence demonstrating the capability to maintain program viability through various funding sources, including Medicare and Medicaid. Overall, the RRPD program aims to bolster the medical workforce in rural America to improve health outcomes for underserved populations.
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