Michigan Rural Health Workforce Recruitment and Retention - 2027

Summary

Synopsis As part of the RHTP’s Workforce for Wellness Initiative, the Rural Provider Recruitment, Retention, and Capacity Fund will strengthen the rural health care workforce by supporting targeted recruitment and retention incentives, workforce infrastructure, and innovative staffing solutions across physical, behavioral, and maternal health services. The program will support innovative workforce solutions for local rural communities, improving efforts for recruiting, training, and retaining critical health care providers that target increasing access to care improving health outcomes for rural residents.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include rural hospitals, federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, behavioral health agencies, and other community-based providers operating in rural Michigan counties, as defined by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must demonstrate their service area meets rural location requirements, submit a completed application form including all required attachments, identify intended workforce strategies (e.g., recruitment incentives, retention programs), and comply with the budget preparation instructions, including indirect costs and allocations per guidance in the funding documents.