# Rural Clinical Preceptor Stipend Program

The Rural Clinical Preceptor Stipend Program (RISE 2.2, 2.C), part of Utah's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), provides stipends to licensed physicians (MD, DO), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), and Physician Assistants (PAs) practicing in Utah’s rural counties who serve as uncompensated or first-time clinical preceptors. For Year 1 (July 1–December 1, 2026), $200,000 in stipends is available to expand rural clinical training capacity and enhance Utah’s rural health workforce pipeline. This program is federally funded by CMS/HHS, with a five-year anticipated funding duration and Year 1 overall RHTP awards of $195,743,566.29.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFA
- Issued by: Utah Department of Health and Human Services (Utah)
- Posted: 2026-05-19
- Application due: 2026-06-08
- Funding: $200,000
- Eligible applicants: Individual Physicians, Individual Advanced Practice Providers, Health Professional Preceptors
- How to apply: Electronic application through https://dhhs.utah.gov/ruralhealth/funding-opportunities/.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://dhhs.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Utah-RHTP-RISE-Rural-Clinical-Preceptor-Stipend-Program-Application-Packet.pdf

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants are licensed MDs, DOs, APRNs, or PAs actively practicing in Utah's rural counties and serving as clinical preceptors for students from MD, DO, APRN, or PA programs. Priority is given to first-time and uncompensated preceptors.

## Requirements

Applicants must provide proof of current Utah license, documentation of active rural practice, and verification of eligible clinical preceptorship. Stipends are contingent on preceptor service during Year 1 (July 1–December 1, 2026).

## Required attachments

- Proof of current Utah state license
- Documentation of rural practice site
- Verification of student preceptorship

## Application package and source documents

- [UT - 2025 - Utah RHTP Stakeholder Meeting September 24, 2025](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e398b872-0a32-4d30-8e0a-9827f5cda633/file) — official: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pHkqTNzAowjMdqdMu4TekkYiDINcg3MAS_es1J9deUM/export/pptx
- [UT - 2026 - Utah RHTP Rural Clinical Preceptor Stipend Program Application Packet (FY2026 Year 1) (Application Packet)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/177f536b-3909-4f2d-be5a-e32f801f25f3/file) (primary) — official: https://dhhs.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Utah-RHTP-RISE-Rural-Clinical-Preceptor-Stipend-Program-Application-Packet.pdf
- [UT - 2026 - funding opportunities (Funding opportunities page)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/a437348c-cd37-4c10-837f-bc1bd9f46aa8/file) — official: https://dhhs.utah.gov/ruralhealth/funding-opportunities
- [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) — official: https://dhhs.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Utah-RHTP-RISE-Rural-Clinical-Preceptor-Stipend-Program_Second-Chance-Application-Packet.pdf
- [UT - 2026 - RISE 2.2: Rural Clinical Preceptor Stipend Program RFGA Q & A](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/36dd0082-3dfb-446d-bf65-108b3812a78d/file) — official: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YV8Hp08lPCHp_nGG7FN2ropog2a3ZBWcNFwimRZwGp8/export?format=docx
- [UT - 2026 - funding opportunities (3f6dc2)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e270c0e3-f2e1-4286-b31a-52c202792f5c/file) — official: https://dhhs.utah.gov/ruralhealth/funding-opportunities/

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/rural-clinical-preceptor-stipend-program--c84fb8a6a1 — data as of 2026-08-18.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.