Does The GREAT Health Rural Graduate Medical Education Development Grant require new GME programs to launch by September 1st, 2027, the end of the award's period of performance?

New GME programs are not required to be launched by the end of the period of performance. However, all approved activities outlined in the grant application must be completed before the end of the period of performance to be eligible for reimbursement. All grant funds must be expended by September 1st, 2027.

Would an organization in the early stages of developing a GME program be eligible to apply for the grant, provided the funding would support the planning and development activities needed to advance programs toward accreditation?

Yes, an organization in the early stages of developing a GME program and seeking ACGME accreditation is eligible to apply for the GREAT Health Rural GME Development Grant, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.

Will applications for specialties not listed as high-need specialties (family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, general surgery, geriatrics, and psychiatry) be considered for funding?

Yes, other specialties may apply and will be considered based on workforce need and application merit.

GREAT Health Rural GME Development Grant FAQs

Does The GREAT Health Rural Graduate Medical Education Development Grant require new GME programs to launch by September 1st, 2027, the end of the award's period of performance?

New GME programs are not required to be launched by the end of the period of performance. However, all approved activities outlined in the grant application must be completed before the end of the period of performance to be eligible for reimbursement. All grant funds must be expended by September 1st, 2027.
Would an organization in the early stages of developing a GME program be eligible to apply for the grant, provided the funding would support the planning and development activities needed to advance programs toward accreditation?

Yes, an organization in the early stages of developing a GME program and seeking ACGME accreditation is eligible to apply for the GREAT Health Rural GME Development Grant, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.
Will applications for specialties not listed as high-need specialties (family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, general surgery, geriatrics, and psychiatry) be considered for funding?

Yes, other specialties may apply and will be considered based on workforce need and application merit.