# RISE 2.2, 2.C: Rural Clinical Preceptor Stipend Program

Re-opened (second chance window: June 22–29, 2026). This program recognizes rural clinical preceptors who provide training to healthcare students in rural Utah settings. Period of performance for second chance applications: August 1–December 1, 2026.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: GRANT
- Issued by: Utah DHHS — Office of Rural Health (Utah)
- Posted: 2026-05-01
- Application due: 2026-06-30
- Funding: $200,000
- Eligible applicants: Rural Health Clinics, Critical Access Hospitals, Healthcare Providers
- How to apply: Application Packet Submission via DHHS Online Portal (link in packet).
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://dhhs.utah.gov/ruralhealth/funding-opportunities

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants are physicians (MD/DO), APRNs, and PAs who serve as clinical preceptors for eligible healthcare students (MD, DO, APRN, PA students) in rural Utah counties. Preference is given to first-time and uncompensated preceptors.

## Requirements

Applicants must provide clinical preceptorship to healthcare students in eligible disciplines in rural Utah. Submission of all required application materials by the stated deadline is required. See full application packet for additional participation and reporting requirements.

## Required attachments

- Completed Application Form
- Proof of Eligibility (Licensure/Practice in Rural Utah)
- Signed Attestation Form

## Application package and source documents

- [UT - 2026 - Utah RHTP Rural Clinical Preceptor Stipend Program Application Packet (FY2026 Year 1)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/177f536b-3909-4f2d-be5a-e32f801f25f3/file) — official: https://dhhs.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Utah-RHTP-RISE-Rural-Clinical-Preceptor-Stipend-Program-Application-Packet.pdf
- [UT - 2026 - Utah RHTP Rural Clinical Preceptor Stipend Program Applicant Requirements and Application Information](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/b47414f0-9465-4a6c-bf20-ed7921a9c647/file) (primary) — official: https://dhhs.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Utah-RHTP-RISE-Rural-Clinical-Preceptor-Stipend-Program_Second-Chance-Application-Packet.pdf

More Utah RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ut (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ut.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/rise-2-2-2-c-rural-clinical-preceptor-stipend-program--8ac5bcf5e8 — data as of 2026-07-01.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.