Engagement & Resources

AACOM Student Financial Aid Resources Webpage: AACOM created a Student Financial Aid Resources page to communicate significant policy changes to the federal student loan system and provide clear, timely and accessible updates. To stay informed, please visit our student financial aid resources page.

Xavier University Receives Largest Federal Grant in History to Expand Research Infrastructure: Xavier University recently received a $2.8 million cooperative agreement to expand biomedical research capabilities across its campus. The funding was received through an inaugural five-year NIH grant through the Biomedical Research Environment and Sponsored Programs Administration Development and will be used to expand opportunities at the proposed Xavier University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Learn more.

NIH Strategic Plan Request for Information (RFI): NIH issued an RFI to solicit feedback from the medical and research communities and the general public regarding the framework for the agency’s Strategic Plan for FY27. Responses are due at 11:59 PM ET on May 16, 2026. Learn more.

National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Site Applications: Eligible healthcare facilities can apply to become a NHSC-approved site through May 19, 2026. Located in Health Professional Shortage Areas, NHSC-approved sites provide outpatient, comprehensive primary healthcare services. Learn more.

Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Planning and RCORP-Impact: HRSA is accepting applications for its RCORP-Planning opportunity until May 29, 2026 and their (RCORP)-Impact opportunity until June 1, 2026. RCORP-Planning supports organizations in rural communities to build the partnerships and foundational capacity needed to develop, implement and sustain a comprehensive system of substance use disorder and related services. This program intends to fund planning activities only. Learn more about RCORP-Planning. The focus of RCORP-Impact is on reducing the impact of opioid misuse on rural America. Learn more about RCORP-Impact.

Delta Health Care Services Grant: The United States Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the Delta Health Care Services Grant program, which provides financial assistance to address unmet healthcare needs in the Delta Region. Funds must be used for the development of healthcare services, health education programs, healthcare job training programs or the development and expansion of public health-related facilities in the Delta region. Applications are accepted until May 31, 2026. Learn more.