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. Applicants must be community-based ambulatory patient care centers enrolled in HRSA's Teaching Health Center program. The grant supports graduate medical education (residency training) in primary care specialties.
Activities funded include resident salary support, supervision, and training infrastructure. Priority is given to programs preparing residents for rural and medically underserved communities. The grant requires programs to demonstrate commitment to training residents to serve diverse populations.
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Key dates
- Jul 27, 2026 Applications open
- Nov 16, 2026 Application deadline in 111 days
- Jun 1, 2027 Award announced
- Jul 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The purpose of the THCGME Program is to prepare residents to provide high-quality care, particularly in rural and medically underserved communities, while developing the competencies they need to serve a wide range of populations and communities. The THCGME does this by providing funding to support the training of residents in HRSA-supported primary care residency training programs in community-based ambulatory patient care centers.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 and SF-424 Supplement
- Project Narrative (program description, goals, outcomes)
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Evidence of HRSA Teaching Health Center enrollment
- Letters of commitment from faculty and partners
- Curriculum vitae of key training staff
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
- CA 20 awards $153.2M
- PA 10 awards $153.1M
- NY 11 awards $100.5M
- OK 13 awards $93.5M
- MI 9 awards $93.2M
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 can apply for THCGME funding?
Community-based ambulatory care centers with HRSA-recognized primary care residency training programs can apply. Your center must be enrolled in HRSA's Teaching Health Center program.
What is the typical award amount?
Awards range from $160,000 to $960,000 per year. Actual amounts depend on program size and funding availability.
What can I use grant funds for?
Funds support resident salaries, clinical supervision, training materials, and educational infrastructure. Indirect costs are typically allowed.
When is the deadline?
The application deadline is November 16, 2026. This is a fixed date; rolling submissions are not accepted.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, this grant does not require matching funds or cost-sharing from your organization.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your narrative on rural health outcomes. Clearly explain how your residents will serve underserved communities after training.
- Include letters of commitment from clinical faculty and community partners. Strong endorsements strengthen competitiveness.
- Document your existing residency infrastructure. Show HRSA recognition status and accreditation clearly upfront.
- Demonstrate diversity commitment explicitly. Describe recruitment and support strategies for residents from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Budget realistically for resident support costs. Include salary, benefits, and reasonable supervision allocations based on resident count.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when they don't connect training to rural/underserved community outcomes. Weak organizational capacity or limited clinical faculty credentials reduce scores significantly. Budgets that misalign with resident FTE count or lack detail invite reviewer skepticism.
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