Federal Grant Award Summary

The District of Columbia Department of Health received a $136,848 Project Grant award from the Bureau of Health Professionals (CFDA 93.165: Grants to States for Loan Repayment) effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. This award supports DC Health's establishment and operation of an educational loan repayment program designed to increase the availability of primary healthcare clinicians in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). Through this grant, DC Health will administer loan repayment 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 the District of Columbia.

The grant funding enables DC Health to repay qualifying educational loans for primary care healthcare providers serving medically underserved populations, thereby supporting healthcare workforce development and retention in underserved communities. As a principal public health agency with substantial experience administering federal health programs and managing complex data systems, DC Health will leverage its institutional capacity to manage grant accounting records, document service commitments, and ensure compliance with federal reporting requirements throughout the three-year project period.