Mississippi State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP): Sponsoring Entity (Practice Site)

The Mississippi State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) is a grant program that aims to recruit and retain healthcare professionals to serve in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in Mississippi. The program provides up to $150,000 in loan repayment to eligible healthcare professionals who commit to practicing for at least two years in an approved public or private healthcare organization. The program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, and is administered by the Mississippi State Department of Health. The program's goals include recruiting and retaining healthcare providers to sustain a growing primary health care workforce in HPSAs, increasing access to primary care services in underserved communities, and reducing disparities and improving health care outcomes for all in underserved communities. • Eligible practice sites include Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Rural Health Clinics, and other healthcare facilities that meet specific criteria. • Healthcare professionals participating in the program must fulfill their service obligations at an eligible practice site. • The program requires a $1 for $1 match for the federal funding received. • The total funds available for the program are $3,929,940.00, and the total anticipated funds for each participant are $150,000.00.