Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Office of Rural Health and Primary Care · Posted September 14, 2026
Official source: health.state.mn.us · Source last checked November 4, 2026
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Application Due
October 30, 2026
Q&A Deadline
October 23, 2026
The program is established under Minnesota Statutes Sec. 144.1505 to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce and address health equity in rural and Tribal Nation communities by expanding clinical training opportunities, increasing the number of graduates practicing in rural communities, and providing greater access to primary and mental health care in rural settings. Priority is given to programs with strong rural partnerships, history of rural training, plans for sustainability, team-based primary care models, and evidence-based health equity components. Funded projects must demonstrate meaningful partnerships with clinical sites (with commitment letters required), an ongoing track record and sustainability plan for rural training, and must maintain compliance with comprehensive program requirements including quarterly progress and financial reporting, mandatory site visits, and annual financial reconciliation. Grants are awarded for an initial one-year period (March 1, 2027 – February 29, 2028), and may be amended and extended annually for up to five years if requirements are met and funds are available. Annual grant funding is estimated at $2,000,000–$2,500,000 in total across 4–8 grantees, with a maximum award of $400,000 per grantee per year. There is no cost share/match requirement.
Eligible applicants are existing, accredited clinical training programs for advanced practice registered nursing, dental, dental therapy/advanced dental therapy, mental health professional, pharmacy, physician residency, and physician assistant programs located in Minnesota. Accreditation (or candidacy) as specified by relevant accrediting bodies is required. Programs currently funded through the FY26 Rural and Underserved Clinical Rotations grant program or FY26 RHTP Rural Clinical Rotations Expansion grant program may not apply for funding on behalf of the same clinical training program. Grant funds are not transferrable to other entities. Applicants must disclose any impending organizational changes (e.g., mergers/acquisitions) to MDH.
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Program: Rural Clinical Rotations Grant Program
Match: There is no match requirement for this grant.
Performance: March 1, 2027 – February 29, 2028 (initial grant period; up to 5 years total with annual amendments)
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Portal: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/funding/grants/index.html#rucr
FAQ: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/ruralhealth/funding/grants/index.html#rucr
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Health.ORHPC.WorkforceGrants@state.mn.us
651-201-4178
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