Project Grant T3555569

FEDERAL GRANT AWARD SUMMARY

Washington State University received a $498,764 Project Grant awarded July 1, 2026, through the Primary Care Training and Enhancement (PCTE) program (CFDA 93.884), administered by the Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Health Professionals. The award funds a five-year initiative (through June 30, 2031) designed to enhance residency training in street medicine within WSU's Internal Medicine Residency Program in Everett, Washington. The primary deliverable is expanded clinical training for internal medicine residents in the provision of primary care services to people experiencing homelessness, with a longitudinal curriculum delivered through two distinct clinical rotations—one based in Everett and one in Spokane.

The project operates in partnership with CHAS Health of Spokane, a street medicine provider that operates six days per week in collaboration with community-based organizations including emergency shelters, transitional housing programs, and soup kitchens. Residents will receive training through interprofessional teams comprising physicians, attorneys, community health workers, and behavioral health providers across non-traditional clinical settings. Additionally, the initiative supports the Cascadia Street Medicine Alliance, a regional partnership organization facilitating street medicine program development and provider mentorship across the Pacific Northwest. The core objective is to increase the number of WSU Internal Medicine residency graduates with advanced preparation and competency to deliver care for vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness.