Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment received a $804,990 Project Grant award from the Bureau of Health Professionals (Health Resources and Services Administration) under the Grants to States for Loan Repayment program (CFDA 93.165), effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. This grant funds Colorado's loan repayment assistance program designed to increase the availability of primary health care clinicians in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). Through this award, CDPHE will administer educational loan repayment programs that provide financial assistance to eligible healthcare providers—including physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, mental health professionals, registered nurses, and pharmacists—who commit to practicing in federally designated HPSAs within Colorado.

The grant supports CDPHE's operational capacity to identify eligible healthcare professionals, process loan repayment applications, disburse funds according to federal guidelines, and maintain comprehensive accounting and reporting requirements. By leveraging this three-year funding commitment, Colorado will expand healthcare workforce availability and improve access to primary care services in medically underserved communities throughout the state. Recipients of loan repayment assistance typically receive maximum awards of up to $75,000 for primary care providers, contingent upon demonstrated service commitments in designated shortage areas.