HRSA Dental Student Loan Repayment Program Opens and Other Grant News

Sep 25, 2025

Accepting Applications: NHSC Students to Service Loan Repayment Program

Doctor Group PhotoThe National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Students to Service Loan Repayment Program provides up to $120,000 in loan repayment funds to students in their final year of school who are studying to become a physician, dentist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or certified nurse midwife.
An additional $40,000 Maternity Care Target Area Supplemental Award is available to eligible physicians and certified nurse midwives.  Designated Maternity Care Target Areas are within existing health professional shortage areas that are experiencing a significant shortage of maternity health care professionals.
In exchange for loan repayment, participants must commit to three years of primary care services at approved sites in high-need areas. 
The application deadline is Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Learn more about the program and how to apply.

 

New Funding Opportunity: State Loan Repayment Program

Dentist PhotoThe State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) provides cost-sharing grants to states and territories to operate their own loan repayment programs for primary medical, mental/behavioral health, and oral health providers.  
States and territories that have previously received State Loan Repayment Program funding and wish to apply again must reapply under this new award cycle.  New states and territories are also encouraged to apply.  HRSA will award $20 million to up to 50 grantees over a three-year period.
The application deadline is Jan. 12, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Learn more about how to apply.

 

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials: Rural Health Transformation Program (RHT)

The Rural Health Transformation Program was established to provide an opportunity for states to invest in prevention, innovative care delivery, and workforce initiatives to improve the health of rural residents.  Created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the program will provide $50 billion over 5 years (2026–2030) through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to eligible states.

Read the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials blog post, Understanding and Applying for the Rural Health Transformation Program, to learn about program requirements and the application process.

Update: HRSA's Transition to GrantSolutions Management System

As previously shared, HRSA is moving to the GrantSolutions Grants Management Module.  We have decided to make this change in phases to allow additional time for testing and a smooth transition.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • No changes for awards already in GrantSolutions: If your award is already in GrantSolutions, it will stay there.
  • Gradual move for other programs: All other active programs will be transitioned step-by-step starting now and throughout calendar year 2026.  You’ll get advance notice before your program moves.
  • Keep using EHBs for now: Until your program moves to GrantSolutions, please continue submitting prior approval requests and other grant activities through the EHBs.
  • New accounts in GrantSolutions: When your program moves, your grant recipient account will be set up in GrantSolutions.
  • Training and updates provided: HRSA will provide training and share updates as the transition dates are scheduled.

If you have questions, please email GSQuestions@hrsa.gov.