Engagement & Resources

Healthy People 2030 Comment Opportunities: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking comments on three new proposed objectives to the Healthy People 2030 initiative. The proposals include increasing the proportion of children “on track” at school, exploring the impact of non-clinical activities on improving health outcomes and increasing access to mental healthcare. Additionally, considering the recently released Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Harms of Screen Use, HHS is also seeking comments on refining or expanding objectives related to limiting screen time for minors. Comments can be submitted to HP2030Comment@hhs.gov by July 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Learn more.

Apply for the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS): The SDS program awards schools funding for scholarships to disadvantaged students who are more likely to practice in primary care and in medically vulnerable communities. Eighty awards up to $650,000 each are expected. Applications close on July 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Learn more.

Join AACOM and NHSC's Webinar to Crush Med School Debt: Join us on July 22, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 PM ET for a one-hour webinar on National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment and scholarship programs built specifically for medical students. Gain a clear understanding of NHSC programs, learn how to qualify and get answers to your questions. Your debt doesn't have to define your path forward. Register.

Apply for the Public Health Training Centers (PHTC) Program: Through partnerships with community-based care providers and health departments, the PHTC Program supports training and professional development for the public health workforce. Applications for the 10 expected PHTC awards, up to $910,000 each, close on July 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Learn more.

Apply for the Rural Health Network Advancement Program: A pilot program, this initiative supports integrated health network collaboration for clinics and hospitals in rural areas through six grants up to $500,000 each. Applications are scheduled to close on July 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Learn more.

Apply for the Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program: Until July 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET, the Health Resources and Services Administration is accepting applications for this $24,750,000 program. The 167 expected awards will go to eligible rural hospitals, which must have an established Medicare wage index value below 0.90 and no more than 50 acute care inpatient beds, to prevent closures and maintain essential care services. Learn more.

Apply for the Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program: This program provides rural public or nonprofit private healthcare providers with an expected 20 grants, up to $250,000 each, to improve healthcare quality through clinical data collection and evidence-based approaches. Applications are scheduled to close on August 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Learn more.

Join the HHS Health Care Education Challenge: Applications are open for HHS 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. Learn more.

Apply for the Medical Student Education Program: This program awards funding to public medical schools that are in the top quartile of states with projected primary care provider shortages. Applications are open until September 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET for the program, which will provide $13 million to eight schools over five years. Learn more.