Minnesota Department of Health: Primary Care Residency Grant Program

Minnesota Department of Health: Primary Care Residency Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Minnesota Department of Health
Amount: Up to US $1,900,000
Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Summary

The Minnesota Department of Health's Primary Care Residency Grant Program aims to enhance the training of primary care physicians by funding the development of new residency programs in Minnesota. With an estimated $1.9 million available, the program supports various specialties, including family medicine and psychiatry. Up to six awards will be granted, with a maximum of $400,000 per award. This initiative seeks to address the growing demand for primary care providers in the state.

Overview

Primary Care Residency Grant Program The Primary Care Residency Grant program provides funding to expand the training of primary care physicians. The grant program assists existing or proposed primary care residency programs in Minnesota by funding costs associated with creating new residency programs and training eligible residents in newly created slots. Funds will be awarded after a competitive review process. Eligible, accredited residency programs must be located in Minnesota and must train students in one of the following primary care specialties: family medicine, general internal medicine, general pediatrics, psychiatry (including child psychiatry fellowships), geriatrics, or general surgery. Funding During this cycle it is estimated that approximately $1,900,000 will be available for the grant program. Estimated Amount to Grant - $1,900,000 Estimated Number of Awards - 6 Estimated Award Maximum - $400,000 Estimated Award Minimum - $75,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.