Changes to Healthcare Training Funding in US Territories
The bill reserves 5 percent of funds under the health profession opportunity grant program for States other than the 50 States and the District of Columbia. It also makes the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands eligible for these grants. Additionally, it requires the Secretary to award at least two grants to eligible entities in the territories, provided a sufficient number of applications meeting requirements are submitted.
Key points
5% of health profession opportunity grant funds are reserved for US territories.
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands becomes eligible to apply for these funds.
A minimum of two grants is guaranteed for entities in the territories, subject to the submission of sufficient compliant applications.
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