Minnesota Primary Care Residency Expansion Grant — 2026 Cycle

Minnesota Department of Health will open a $1.9 million primary care residency expansion cycle on September 1, 2026, with approximately five to six awards from $75,000 to $400,000. Applications close October 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM CT.

FundingApproximately $1.9 million total; about five to six awards from $75,000 to $400,000

DeadlineApplication opens September 1, 2026; closes October 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM CT

Last verifiedAugust 29, 2026

Required next actionPrepare now for the September 1 opening by confirming the residency program, sponsor or potential sponsor is located in Minnesota and serves an eligible primary care specialty, document accreditation or sponsorship readiness and the new program or new residency positions to be supported, complete budget and due-diligence materials, and submit through the ORHPC Grants Portal by 4:30 PM CT on October 16.

Broad Eligibility

Eligible applicants are accredited residency programs, sponsors, or potential sponsors located in Minnesota that train medical residents in family medicine, general internal medicine, general pediatrics, psychiatry including child psychiatry fellowships, geriatrics, or general surgery. Funding supports establishment of new primary care residency programs or newly created residency positions within existing programs.

Atlas Analysis

A major physician-workforce opportunity with a clear rural and underserved access objective. The program can finance either new residency infrastructure or incremental positions in existing primary care programs, making it relevant to health systems, teaching hospitals and GME sponsors that can demonstrate a credible expansion plan. Because the application opens September 1, organizations can use the short pre-opening window to complete accreditation, position and budget readiness.

Source verificationOfficial government source · www.health.mn.govAtlas last verified this record August 29, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗