28 Sep 2026

HRSA-27-017 Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME): FY 2027 Funding Guide for Existing Teaching Health Centers

Grant Status: Forecasted — Official NOFO Not Yet Published

Status Checked: September 23, 2026

Next Update: After HRSA publishes the final HRSA-27-017 NOFO

Quick Summary

The FY 2027 Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program, HRSA-27-017, is currently forecasted to provide $20,960,000 across approximately 12 expected awards, with estimated awards ranging from $320,000 to $2,880,000.

The opportunity provides maintenance funding for residents in existing HRSA-supported primary care residency programs in community-based ambulatory patient care centers.

The current forecast lists an estimated application deadline of September 29, 2026, an estimated award date of June 1, 2027, and an estimated project start date of July 1, 2027.

Important: As of September 23, 2026, HRSA-27-017 remains forecasted. HRSA has not published the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), and no application documents are currently available. The September 29 deadline and other forecast details remain estimates and should not be treated as final until HRSA publishes the NOFO.

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What Is HRSA-27-017?

HRSA-27-017 is the FY 2027 Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program, administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration under Assistance Listing 93.530 - Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Payment.

THCGME provides maintenance funding to support resident training in existing HRSA-supported primary care residency programs located in community-based ambulatory patient care centers. The program emphasizes preparing clinicians to serve rural, medically vulnerable, and other underserved communities.

The current forecast lists:

Total estimated program funding: $20,960,000
Expected awards: 12
Estimated award range: $320,000–$2,880,000
Estimated application deadline: September 29, 2026
Estimated award date: June 1, 2027
Estimated project start date: July 1, 2027
Cost sharing or matching: None
Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-27-017

Because the opportunity remains forecasted, applicants should confirm all dates, funding amounts, eligibility criteria, and submission requirements when the final NOFO is released.

Why THCGME Funding Matters

Traditional residency training has often been concentrated in hospital-based environments. THCGME supports primary care physician and dental residency training in community-based settings, including organizations serving rural and medically vulnerable populations.

HRSA reports that THCGME residents treated nearly 610,000 patients during more than 630,000 patient contact hours in the most recently reported program year.

Since THCGME began in 2011, HRSA reports that 3,090 primary care physicians and dentists have completed supported residencies and entered the workforce.

HRSA also reports that THCGME training sites include:

67% serving medically vulnerable communities
49% in primary care settings
20% in rural areas

HRSA's National Center for Health Workforce Analysis projects a shortage of 70,610 full-time-equivalent primary care physicians by 2038, highlighting the continued importance of community-based training programs.

Key Funding Details

Detail	Current Forecast
Funding Opportunity Number	HRSA-27-017
Program	Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education
Assistance Listing	93.530
Opportunity Category	Mandatory
Status	Forecasted — NOFO not yet published
Estimated Application Deadline	September 29, 2026
Estimated Award Date	June 1, 2027
Estimated Project Start Date	July 1, 2027
Estimated Program Funding	$20,960,000
Expected Awards	12
Estimated Award Range	$320,000–$2,880,000
Cost Sharing	None

The estimated post date has passed, but the opportunity remains forecasted. All dates and funding details remain subject to change.

Who Is Eligible for HRSA-27-017?

The current forecast states that existing HRSA THCGME Program payment recipients must continue to meet applicable eligibility requirements to remain eligible for funding.

Applicants must be community-based ambulatory patient care centers operating an accredited primary care residency program, either directly or through a Graduate Medical Education consortium.

The residency program must also operate in an eligible specialty or discipline.

Because HRSA-27-017 is currently described as a maintenance funding opportunity, organizations that are not existing THCGME payment recipients should not assume eligibility.

Organizations seeking funding for new or expanded residency positions should monitor HRSA for opportunities specifically designed for those purposes.

Always confirm final eligibility requirements in the published HRSA-27-017 NOFO.

What Residency Specialties Are Eligible?

HRSA's current THCGME information identifies the following specialties and disciplines:

Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
Internal Medicine-Pediatrics
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Psychiatry
General Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry
Geriatrics

Applicants should verify the definitive specialty and residency-program requirements when HRSA publishes the final NOFO.

What Is the THCGME Program's Workforce Impact?

Since THCGME began in 2011, HRSA reports that 3,090 primary care physicians and dentists have completed supported residencies and entered the workforce.

Reported graduates include:

1,895 family medicine physicians
711 internal medicine physicians
155 pediatricians
117 psychiatrists
155 advanced general dentists
42 obstetric and gynecological physicians
15 geriatricians

These figures reflect cumulative THCGME program outcomes reported by HRSA.

How to Prepare for HRSA-27-017

As of September 23, 2026, the opportunity remains forecasted, and application documents are not yet available.

Existing THCGME recipients can prepare by:

Monitoring the official HRSA-27-017 listing
Confirming continued eligibility
Reviewing residency-program accreditation status
Organizing current program and financial documentation
Reviewing prior THCGME reporting and submission status
Confirming SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations remain active
Preparing documentation likely to support the maintenance-funding application
Reviewing the final NOFO immediately after publication
Confirming the final deadline and submission process before applying

Do not rely on the forecasted September 29 deadline or assumed application requirements until HRSA publishes the final NOFO.

Ongoing THCGME Reporting and Readiness

THCGME funding involves ongoing administration and reporting, not only the initial application.

HRSA states that funded programs submit annual reports through its Electronic Handbooks (EHBs) and provide program information for analysis and evaluation.

Existing awardees should maintain organized records related to:

Residency accreditation and program status
Resident and training data
Grant-funded activities
Financial records
Performance and program reporting
Documentation supporting submissions to HRSA
Other records required under award terms

Confirm the specific requirements for HRSA-27-017 in the final NOFO and subsequent award terms.

Teaching health centers may manage THCGME activities alongside broader clinical, operational, and compliance responsibilities.

Depending on the organization, these may include:

Credentialing and provider documentation
Quality improvement records
Incident and risk-management workflows
Policy management
FTCA-related documentation
Compliance deadlines and renewals
Audit and review documentation

These should not be interpreted as individual HRSA-27-017 eligibility or application requirements unless they are specifically identified in the final NOFO or other applicable HRSA requirements.

Maintaining centralized documentation and clear ownership can nevertheless make information easier to retrieve during reporting cycles, reviews, and audits.

THCGME Readiness Checklist

Existing recipients can use this checklist while awaiting the final NOFO:

Confirm continued THCGME eligibility
Verify residency-program accreditation status
Review current resident and program documentation
Check prior THCGME reporting and submission status
Organize program and financial records
Confirm SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations
Monitor the official HRSA-27-017 listing
Review the final NOFO when published
Confirm the final application deadline
Confirm submission procedures and required attachments
Review any updated eligibility or reporting requirements

How ComplAiance360 Can Support Broader Health Center Readiness

Teaching health centers may manage THCGME activities alongside broader compliance requirements.

ComplAiance360, a SocialRoots.ai product built for FQHCs and FQHC Look-Alikes, helps organizations centralize compliance documentation, credentialing records, quality improvement activities, incident workflows, deadlines, and supporting evidence.

These capabilities can help health centers stay organized while managing residency-related activities alongside broader compliance responsibilities.

ComplAiance360 does not determine THCGME eligibility, replace accreditation or HRSA requirements, or guarantee grant funding. Organizations should rely on the final HRSA-27-017 NOFO and applicable federal requirements for official guidance.

Key Takeaways

HRSA-27-017 remains forecasted as of September 23, 2026.
The current forecast lists $20.96 million across 12 expected awards, with estimated awards of $320,000 to $2.88 million.
September 29, 2026, is an estimated deadline, not a confirmed final deadline while the opportunity remains forecasted.
The opportunity is currently intended as maintenance funding for qualifying existing THCGME payment recipients.
Nine primary care and dental specialties or disciplines are currently identified as eligible.
Confirm final eligibility, application documents, deadlines, and submission requirements in the official NOFO.

Conclusion

The FY 2027 THCGME Program represents continued federal support for training primary care physicians and dentists in community-based settings.

For existing THCGME recipients, HRSA-27-017 is currently a forecasted maintenance funding opportunity. Organizations can use this period to confirm continued eligibility, review accreditation, organize program and financial documentation, verify registration status, and ensure prior reporting is up to date.

Because the official NOFO has not yet been published, organizations should avoid treating forecast dates or requirements as final.

For health centers managing THCGME activities alongside broader compliance responsibilities, maintaining organized documentation and clear ownership can also help teams stay prepared throughout funding, reporting, and review cycles.

Note

This article is provided for informational and educational purposes and summarizes publicly available information regarding the forecasted FY 2027 Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program, HRSA-27-017.

SocialRoots.ai and ComplAiance360 are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by HRSA or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Because HRSA-27-017 remains forecasted, readers should review the official NOFO and HRSA guidance when published for final eligibility requirements, deadlines, reporting obligations, application instructions, and submission procedures.