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Family Physician Recruitment Program
Financial support for physician recruitment
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000 - $ 150,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial support to recruit family physicians to Hastings County and Greater Napanee. It supports family medicine practice commitments and a separate emergency room physician incentive at North Hastings (Bancroft) Hospital.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Minimum amount : 75,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a full-time family medicine practice in one of Hastings County’s member municipalities
- Relocating to Hastings County to practice full-time family medicine
- Providing full-time emergency room coverage at North Hastings (Bancroft) Hospital
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Current CV
- Proof of enrollment in a Canadian medical school or residency program
- Proof of license to practice family medicine in Ontario
- Tour of Hastings County clinic(s)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Medical students in a Canadian medical school
- Medical residents in a Canadian medical school
- Recent graduates who have not yet begun practice
- Physicians licensed to practice family medicine in Ontario
Who is not eligible
- Physicians who do not meet the family medicine requirement
- Applicants without a Canadian medical school enrollment or residency status, where required
- Practices outside the eligible Hastings County municipalities
- Specialists, except for the separate emergency room physician incentive
Eligible expenses
- Recruitment incentive payments for physicians
Eligible geographic areas
- Hastings County
- Greater Napanee
- One of the 14 member municipalities of Hastings County
- North Hastings (Bancroft) Hospital
Additional information
- The program is offered by Hastings County and the Town of Greater Napanee.
- Applicants may contact John Nicholas for more information.
- A separate incentive exists for emergency room physicians at North Hastings (Bancroft) Hospital.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Family Physician Recruitment Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Family Physician Recruitment Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Family Physician Recruitment Program?
This program provides financial support to recruit family physicians to Hastings County and Greater Napanee. It supports family medicine practice commitments and a separate emergency room physician incentive at North Hastings (Bancroft) Hospital.
How much funding can be received?
Family Physician Recruitment Program Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Family Physician Recruitment Program program?
To be eligible for the Family Physician Recruitment Program program, you must:
Medical students, residents, or recent graduates
Ontario family medicine license required
Five-year return-of-service commitment
What expenses are eligible under Family Physician Recruitment Program?
Starting a full-time family medicine practice in one of Hastings County’s member municipalities
Relocating to Hastings County to practice full-time family medicine
Providing full-time emergency room coverage at North Hastings (Bancroft) Hospital
Who can I contact for more information about the Family Physician Recruitment Program?
You can contact Town of Greater Napanee by email at nicholasj@hastingscounty.com or by phone at 613.966.1311 ext. 2335.
Where is the Family Physician Recruitment Program available?
The Family Physician Recruitment Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Family Physician Recruitment Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Family Physician Recruitment Program is a Partnering and Collaboration