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Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Program is sponsored by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. This program provides funding to create new rural residency programs, including Rural Track Programs (RTPs), to expand access to healthcare in rural areas.
The awards support start-up costs for new accredited rural residency programs in qualifying medical specialties, including accreditation costs, faculty development, and resident recruitment.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are organizations developing new sustainable rural residency programs. The program is nationwide and includes U.S. territories. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $750,000 per grant. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 8, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Program is funded by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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