HRSA’s Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program released a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) 

For the expansion of existing approved residency programs and the establishment of newly approved residency programs. This program trains physicians and dentists in community-based settings with a focus on rural and underserved areas, providing the majority of training in community-based outpatient settings where most people receive their health care. The NOFO has two components: one to support residency slots starting in Academic Year (AY) 2024-2025 and another to support residency slots starting in AY 2025-2026. You must apply to the announcement number that corresponds to the specific academic year and NOFO number.

Academic Year 2024-25 (HRSA-25-091)–Application due September 5, 2024 11:59 p.m. ET.

  • Eligible applicants: Teaching Health Center Planning and Development grant recipients and other programs that have filled positions in the 2024 residency match process but have not received THCGME funding from HRSA.
  • Award: $10 million to up to six grantees over a period of four years.

Academic Year 2025-26 (HRSA-25-077)–Applications due September 20, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

  • Eligible applicants: Current teaching health centers, Teaching Health Center Planning and Development grant recipients who have obtained accreditation, and other programs who are planning to be accredited and train, starting July 1, 2025, are eligible to apply. Funding for these new slots will depend on congressional appropriations.
  • Award: $80 million to 41 grantees over a period of four years.