Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73not60

§295n–1 Application

Title 42 › Chapter 6A— PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE › Subchapter V— HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION › Part G— General Provisions › § 295n–1

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

To get a grant or contract, an eligible organization must apply to the Secretary when and how the Secretary requires and include all requested information. The application must give a plan for using the funds that matches relevant federal, state, or regional health workforce plans and must name measurable outcome goals tied to the workforce needs the project will meet; recipients must meet those goals. The application must also describe links with schools, training programs, and health care providers. When possible, recipients should connect with providers who serve underserved communities.

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Title 42, §295n–1

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(a)To be eligible to receive a grant or contract under this subchapter, an eligible entity shall prepare and submit to the Secretary an application that meets the requirements of this section, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.

(b)An application submitted under this section shall contain the plan of the applicant for carrying out a project with amounts received under this subchapter. Such plan shall be consistent with relevant Federal, State, or regional health professions program plans.

(c)An application submitted under this section shall contain a specification by the applicant entity of performance outcome standards that the project to be funded under the grant or contract will be measured against. Such standards shall address relevant health workforce needs that the project will meet. The recipient of a grant or contract under this section shall meet the standards set forth in the grant or contract application.

(d)An application submitted under this section shall contain a description of the linkages with relevant educational and health care entities, including training programs for other health professionals as appropriate, that the project to be funded under the grant or contract will establish. To the extent practicable, grantees under this section shall establish linkages with health care providers who provide care for underserved communities and populations.

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42 U.S.C. § 295n–1

Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60