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GrantSouth Dakota Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score52/100
Funding$10,000 incentive payment to each eligible health professional after completion of a three-year full-time service commitment. The employing facility contributes 25% or 50% depending on community population, with the State paying the balance.
DeadlineApplications accepted May 1 through December 31, 2026; limited slots are awarded first-come, first-served beginning in July until the annual quota is filled.
Required next actionConfirm the employing facility is in a South Dakota community of 10,000 or fewer people and fits an eligible facility type; confirm the professional is a new full-time employee in an eligible occupation and meets licensing/certification rules; verify no conflicting service-obligation program; submit the facility application promptly because slots are limited and awarded first-come, first-served.
Current statusOpen — applications accepted May 1 through December 31, 2026; limited slots are first-come, first-servedSource verificationSeptember 29, 2026Tracked applicant typesBehavioral Health Provider, Emergency Medical Services Organization, Federally Qualified Health Center, Healthcare Provider, Hospital, Long-Term Care Facility
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