DPC Geaux: Practice Transition Grant Program

Program Overview

The DPC Geaux Grant Program is a carefully structured initiative of the Louisiana Direct Primary Care Coalition designed to expand primary care access across Louisiana, especially in rural and underserved communities. Establishing an independent practice can be daunting. This program provides encouragement, mentoring, educational resources, and targeted financial support to Family Medicine physicians who commit to launching new independent Direct Primary Care practices in areas of high need.

• Up to $20,000 in startup support
• Up to $4,000 per month in operating support for the first 12 months (floating income guarantee)
• Mentorship and practical guidance
• Educational resources available at ladpcc.com/resources

How It Works

1. Startup Phase: Initial advance and startup support upon award to help with legal formation, insurance, and practice setup.
2. Operating Phase: Monthly support begins after confirmation that the practice is open and seeing patients.
3. Clear milestones, reporting, and accountability to ensure the program delivers public benefit.

Eligibility

• Graduating Family Medicine residents or currently employed Family Medicine physicians in Louisiana who are board-certified by the ABFM or NBPAS
• Commitment to launch and maintain a new full-time independent Direct Primary Care practice in Louisiana for at least 24 months
• Not currently owning or operating an existing DPC practice

Our Application Committee carefully reviews each application to help ensure the best fit for the communities applicants will serve. Special attention is given to physicians who plan to practice in rural or underserved areas (including urban areas of high need) and to alumni of the LSUHSC Primary Care Scholar or Rural Scholar programs.

Application & Timeline

Full program guidelines, application form, and selection rubric will be available in Fall 2026. First awards are targeted for early 2027.

Application Review Rubric:
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Contact us or join our mailing list to express interest and receive updates.

This program is made possible by generous seed funding and advances LADPCC’s mission to grow patient-centered primary care across Louisiana.