Primary Care Training and Enhancement—Residency Training in Street Medicine (PCTE-RTSM)
ID: 355781Type: 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
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    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Primary Care Training and Enhancement—Residency Training in Street Medicine (PCTE-RTSM)" aimed at enhancing training for residents in accredited primary care residency programs to effectively care for individuals experiencing homelessness. The program seeks to develop specialized training curricula, promote interprofessional collaboration, and improve cultural competencies, addressing critical health care challenges faced by homeless populations. With a total funding amount of $9.5 million available for up to 19 grants, each award can reach up to $500,000 annually over five years, and applications are due by March 20, 2025, with award announcements expected by July 1, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Steve Coulter, MD, at PCTE-RTSM@hrsa.gov or call (301) 945-3336.

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    The Primary Care Training and Enhancement—Residency Training in Street Medicine (PCTE-RTSM) Program aims to enhance training for residents in accredited primary care residency programs to effectively provide care for people experiencing homelessness. The funding opportunity, HRSA-25-078, offers $9.5 million to support up to 19 grants, with each award reaching up to $500,000 annually over five years. Eligible applicants include public or non-profit entities that operate ACGME-accredited programs. The initiative seeks to address pressing health care challenges faced by homeless populations, emphasizing the need for tailored training in clinical rotations, mental health, and substance use disorders. Key objectives include developing specialized training curricula, fostering interprofessional team collaboration, understanding social determinants of health, and enhancing cultural competencies amongst trainees. The application deadline is March 20, 2025, with the expected award announcement by July 1, 2025. Applicants must demonstrate their capability in delivering the required training and address potential obstacles in implementation. This funding aligns with federal efforts to improve health care accessibility and quality for underserved communities, underscoring the government's commitment to addressing homelessness through enhanced medical training.
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