Rural Residency Planning and Development Technical Assistance (RRPD-TA) Program
ID: 355375Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355375
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering a cooperative agreement through the Rural Residency Planning and Development Technical Assistance (RRPD-TA) Program, aimed at enhancing healthcare access in rural communities by supporting the establishment and sustainability of rural residency programs. The program seeks applicants to provide technical assistance to organizations developing these residency programs, with a focus on overcoming challenges related to workforce shortages and ensuring that physicians are trained to practice in rural areas. Eligible applicants include public and private non-profits, for-profit organizations, state and local governments, and tribal entities, with a total funding amount of up to $1.25 million available for one cooperative agreement over five years. Interested parties must submit their applications by March 18, 2025, and can contact Jason Steele at JSteele@hrsa.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    JSteele@hrsa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    HRSA-25-008.pdf
    The Rural Residency Planning and Development Technical Assistance (RRPD-TA) Program, managed by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, seeks applicants to provide technical support for the establishment and sustainability of rural residency programs aimed at enhancing healthcare access in rural communities. The application is due by March 18, 2025, and the award will fund one cooperative agreement of up to $1.25 million annually over five years, contingent upon available appropriations. Eligible applicants include public/private non-profits, for-profits, state and local governments, and tribal organizations. The program aims to improve workforce shortages by developing residency programs in various medical specialties, focusing on fostering partnerships and sharing resources. Key responsibilities for recipients include developing technical assistance resources, managing information dissemination, and supporting organizations in achieving accreditation and securing funding for rural residency programs. The document outlines stringent eligibility criteria, application requirements, and review processes, emphasizing the need for data-driven proposals that effectively address the challenges faced by rural healthcare providers in recruiting and retaining physicians.
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