Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Payment Program
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Jul 15, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for freestanding children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education (GME) programs. Applicants must be independent, specialized pediatric hospitals training resident physicians and dentists. The program supports clinical training infrastructure at these accredited medical institutions.
Eligible organizations are freestanding children's hospitals recognized by their state and accrediting bodies. The program focuses on institutions with formal GME programs. Applications come from hospital administrations managing resident education.
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Key dates
- Jul 8, 2026 Applications open
- Aug 31, 2026 Application deadline in 46 days
- Oct 1, 2026 Award announced
- Oct 1, 2026 Project start
Program description
The Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Payment Program funds freestanding, children’s hospitals. The money helps their graduate medical education (GME) programs train resident physicians and dentists.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project/Program Narrative
- Budget Justification
- Organizational documentation (accreditation, tax-exempt status)
- GME program details and resident training data
- Institutional commitment letters
Program contact
- 👤 Lisa Flach-Fulcher, MBA, MS
- 📧 AFlach-Fulcher@hrsa.gov
- 📞 301.443.0365
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.255 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$196,059,974
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$173,021,902
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$116,460,444
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$110,844,917
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$106,115,552
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$98,462,775
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$93,011,584
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$89,847,694
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$84,488,774
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$80,824,920
Top States by Funding
- CA 7 awards $356.9M
- PA 3 awards $345.5M
- OH 6 awards $255.7M
- TX 7 awards $245.1M
- MA 2 awards $175.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.255). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $368,972,058 | |
| 2025 | $369,552,736 | |
| 2026 est. | $370,641,383 |
FAQ
Who can apply for CHGME funding?
Freestanding children's hospitals with accredited graduate medical education programs can apply. The hospital must operate resident training programs independently.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, this grant does not require cost-sharing or matching funds from your organization.
What does the funding support?
Funds support graduate medical education infrastructure, resident physician and dentist training programs, and related educational activities at children's hospitals.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $32,000 to $28,000,000, depending on program size and training capacity.
Is this a one-time award or can it be renewed?
Grant renewal is common for this program type, though you should verify renewal terms in the specific Funding Opportunity Announcement.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Research your hospital's current resident cohort size and training specialties before applying. Stronger programs with documented GME expansion support larger awards.
- Emphasize training outcomes and physician recruitment for your region. Demonstrating workforce development impact strengthens competitiveness.
- Ensure all accreditation documentation and GME program approvals are current and attached. Federal reviewers verify institutional credentials upfront.
- Detail how funds will improve resident training quality or expand educational capacity. Describe specific program enhancements and resident learning objectives.
- Submit early and verify compliance with HRSA forms and budget guidance. This agency has strict administrative requirements.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying from a hospital system without a truly freestanding children's hospital entity eligible for direct funding. Failing to demonstrate strong GME accreditation and resident training programs. Submitting budget narratives without clear connection to medical education outcomes.
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