HRSA-26-078: Public Health Training Centers (PHTC) Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Health Resources and Services Administration notices from 2026.
Health Resources and Services Administration offered grants of up to $910,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $9.1 million in total. Applications closed on July 17, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 15, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$910,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$9.1 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | June 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 17, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 30, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses.
All 8 applicant types the notice lists
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
You can apply if you are an accredited school of public health, or another public or nonprofit private institution accredited to provide graduate or specialized training in public health.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Health Training Centers Program awards averaged $2.3 million; this notice allows up to $910,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Public Health Training Center (PHTC) Program aims to increase the knowledge of the public health workforce through traineeships, specialized training and professional development in partnership with state and local health departments, community-based primary care providers, and related organizations (including non-traditional partners) to address public healthcare needs.
Who has won Public Health Training Centers Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Health Training Centers Program (93.516) awarded $265 million across 113 grant awards, an average of $2.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | Illinois | 2 | $4.5 million |
| Loma Linda University | California | 2 | $4.5 million |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | Nebraska | 2 | $4.5 million |
| Wayne State University | Michigan | 2 | $4.1 million |
| The University of Kentucky Research Foundation | Kentucky | 2 | $4.1 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is HRSA-26-078 still open?
No. It closed on July 17, 2026.
Who can apply for Public Health Training Centers (PHTC) Program?
Health Resources and Services Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Public Health Training Centers (PHTC) Program?
Closed July 17, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $910,000 each. About $9.1 million in total across about 10 awards.
Who has won Public Health Training Centers Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Illinois, Loma Linda University, Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska. The program made 113 awards worth $265 million in that time.
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