Open · HRSA-27-098 · CFDA 93.680 · Discretionary

Medical Student Education Program (MSE)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Health Resources and Services Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1M-$1.6M
Award range
Open
Status
22d
Days left
8
Expected awards

The verdict

Medical Student Education Program (MSE) is an open discretionary opportunity from Health Resources and Services Administration, offering $1,000,000 -- $1,625,000 across 8 expected awards. Applications close in 22 days.

$1M-$1.6M
award range
Open
22 days left
8
expected awards
93.680
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Medical Student Education Program (MSE) - is cataloged under number HRSA-27-098 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.680, posted by Health Resources and Services Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on June 11, 2026 and last updated on July 13, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,000,000 -- $1,625,000. The agency has projected $13.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 8 awards. If the agency funds the expected 8 awards from the $13.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1.6 million. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on September 1, 2026 - roughly 22 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1,000,000 -- $1,625,000

Close Date

September 1, 2026

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.

Posted

June 11, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$13,000,000

Expected Awards

8

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The Medical Student Education (MSE) Program provides support to public medical schools in the top quartile of states with a projected primary care provider shortage to expand or support education for medical students preparing to become physicians.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Olivia Kirby OKirby@hrsa.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 11, 2026
Close Date September 1, 2026
Archive Date October 31, 2026
Last Updated July 13, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Medical Student Education Program (MSE)", offered by Health Resources and Services Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 93.680. The Medical Student Education (MSE) Program provides support to public medical schools in the top quartile of states with a projected primary care provider shortage to expand or support education for ...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is September 1, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,000,000 -- $1,625,000. Total estimated funding: $13,000,000. Expected number of awards: 8.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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