Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for Teaching Health Centers that operate HRSA-supported primary care residency training programs. Eligible organizations must be community-based ambulatory patient care centers actively training medical residents. Programs must focus on primary care residencies serving rural and medically underserved communities.
The grant provides maintenance funding only. It supports existing residency programs, not new program development. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to training residents for service in vulnerable populations and rural areas.
Both nonprofit and for-profit health centers may be eligible. The program prioritizes organizations with existing infrastructure and proven track records in graduate medical education.
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Key dates
- Jul 8, 2026 Applications open
- Sep 29, 2026 Application deadline in 75 days
- Jun 1, 2027 Award announced
- Jul 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The purpose of the THCGME Program is to provide maintenance funding to support the training of residents in existing HRSA-supported primary care residency training programs in community-based ambulatory patient care centers. These programs will prepare residents to provide high-quality care, particularly in rural and medically vulnerable communities, and develop competencies to serve a wide range of populations and communities.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational documentation (IRS 501(c)(3) or equivalent)
- Program accreditation documentation
- Letters of support from sponsoring institutions
Program contact
- 👤 Xiomara Santana, MPH
- 📧 xsantana@hrsa.gov
- 📞 301-480-2777
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.530 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$49,228,886
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$42,500,942
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$35,739,837
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$30,174,639
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$27,539,979
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$21,858,831
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$21,301,273
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$21,255,183
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$19,814,314
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$18,983,662
Top States by Funding
- PA 9 awards $149.8M
- CA 17 awards $142.1M
- NY 11 awards $95.7M
- MI 9 awards $93.2M
- OK 11 awards $83.8M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.530). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $282,354,024 | |
| 2025 | $142,589,044 | |
| 2026 est. | $175,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for THCGME funding?
Teaching Health Centers with established HRSA-supported primary care residency programs. Your program must train residents in community-based ambulatory settings.
What funding levels should I expect?
Awards typically range from $320,000 to $2,880,000 annually. Exact amounts depend on your resident population and program scope.
Does this grant require cost-sharing or matching funds?
No. Cost-sharing is not required for this grant.
What activities does the funding support?
Maintenance and operations of existing primary care residency programs. Funding supports resident training, faculty, and program administration in community-based settings.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is September 29, 2026. Check for rolling deadlines or specific submission windows as the date approaches.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your narrative on your center's role in training residents for rural and underserved communities. Show specific examples of where your graduates practice.
- Document the strength and stability of your existing residency program. Include resident retention rates and graduation outcomes.
- Demonstrate how your program prepares residents with competencies for vulnerable populations. Include curriculum details and community partnerships.
- Clearly align your program goals with HRSA's priorities in primary care, rural health, and health equity. Use similar language from the grant purpose statement.
- Include letters of support from your sponsoring medical school and major clinical partners. Show institutional commitment to the program's sustainability.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when centers describe new program development instead of maintenance of existing residencies. Weak narratives lack specific outcome data on where residents practice post-graduation. Applicants underestimate the importance of demonstrating rural and underserved community focus in their curriculum.
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