Federal Grant Award Summary

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (NDDHHS) received a $654,990 Project Grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration's Bureau of Health Professionals under the Grants to States for Loan Repayment program (CFDA 93.165), awarded on July 1, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2029. This three-year grant supports the establishment and operation of an educational loan repayment program designed to increase the availability of primary health care clinicians in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) throughout North Dakota.

Under this award, NDDHHS will administer loan repayment assistance to eligible healthcare professionals—including physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, mental health professionals, registered nurses, and pharmacists—who commit to providing services in designated HPSAs within the state. The program leverages federal funding to enhance healthcare workforce availability and improve access to primary care in medically underserved communities by offering loan repayment incentives in exchange for service commitments in shortage areas.