Engagement & Resources

HHS Announces NIH Integration of Nutrition Training into Health Care Education Challenge: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that applications are now open for the NIH Integration of Nutrition Training into Health Care Education Challenge, which supports scalable, evidence-based approaches to integrating nutrition education into medical and nursing programs. The challenge includes tracks for both established and developing programs, with up to $2.1 million in total prizes available for eligible medical schools, residency programs and nursing programs. Applications are due September 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Additional information is available on the NIH Challenge Overview webpage and application portal. Questions may be directed to nutritionresearch@nih.gov.

NASFAA Federal Loan Funding Gaps Modeling Tool Now Available: The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) has released a new Federal Loan Funding Gaps Modeling Tool to help institutions estimate potential funding gaps for students resulting from changes to federal student and parent loan limits. Learn more.

Apply to the STAR Loan Repayment Program: Applications are now being accepted for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program. Eligible substance use disorder treatment clinicians and community health workers can apply through June 23, 2026, 7:30 PM ET. Learn more.

Apply to HRSA Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program: Apply for up to $100,000 in loan repayment through HRSAs Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program. Applications are accepted through June 30, 2026, 7:30 PM ET. Learn more.

Register for HRSA’s 2026 Healthy Grants Workshop Series: HRSA is hosting a free workshop series designed to help grant recipients successfully manage their awards. Sessions are available for both new and experienced recipients and will cover topics including grants administration, budgeting, allowable costs and more. Workshops will take place May–August 2026 from 1:00–4:00 PM ET. Register today.

Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project Accepting Applications: The Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project provides virtual and on-site technical assistance to help rural providers transition from traditional fee-for-service models to Value-Based Care. Eligible participants include small rural hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals and CMS-certified Rural Health Clinics. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, with an August 14, 2026, 11:59 PM CT deadline for the next cohort. Learn more.

USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program Accepting Applications: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program provides affordable funding to support the development of essential community facilities in rural areas, including rural hospitals and healthcare providers. Applications are now open. Learn more.