Rural Residency Development Program
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Rural Residency Planning and Development Program Deadline: Jun 18, 2026 · up to $750K
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Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Program develops newly, accredited and sustainable rural residency programs to support expansion of physician workforce in rural areas. The Rural Residency Planning and Development - Technical Assistance program establishes a rural residency planning and development TA center to assist HRSA Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) recipients creating new allopathic medicine rural residency programs associated with specialties such as primary care, psychiatry, and general preventive medicine.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Local
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Nonprofit Organization
Beneficiaries
- U.S. State Government
- Nonprofit Organization
- Local
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
The entities that will benefit from this program are health care personnel, health research personnel, policy makers, and the general public. Underserved populations in rural areas; facilities and services in rural areas.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Notification is made in writing by a Notice of Award (NOA).
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
HRSA requires all applicants to apply electronically through Grants.gov. All qualified applications will be forwarded to an objective review committee. Based on the advice of the objective review committee, the HRSA program official with delegated authority is responsible for final selection and funding decisions.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Program develops newly, accredited and sustainable rural residency programs to support expansion of physician workforce in rural areas. The Rural Residency Planning and Development – Technical Assistance program establishes a rural residency planning and development TA center to assist HRSA Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) recipients creating new allopathic medicine rural residency programs associated with specialties such as primary care, psychiatry, and general preventive medicine.
Mission Categories
Primary: General Health and Medical
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
All funds awarded should be expended solely for carrying out approved projects in accordance with the intent of the grant or cooperative agreement as stipulated in the notice of award.
Required Documentation
Applicants should review the individual HRSA notice of funding opportunity for the programs issued under this assistance listing for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements