The High Road Training Partnerships (HRTP): Healthcare 2024-25 Grant Program is a funding opportunity offered by the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA). With up to $28.5 million in available funding, this grant program supports healthcare projects that aim to improve job quality, promote economic equity, and foster climate resilience across California. As part of the California Jobs First initiative, the HRTP Healthcare program focuses on partnerships that address workforce development in the healthcare sector.
The grant will fund projects in three stages of readiness: Planning and Development, Training Implementation, and Expansion. These projects are designed to enhance healthcare workforce training programs, with the goal of creating pathways to high-quality, sustainable jobs that benefit both workers and the broader healthcare industry.
Applicants must submit their proposals via the Cal-E-Grants website. The application process is detailed in the Request for Applications (RFA), which applicants are encouraged to review thoroughly before applying. The RFA and further details can be accessed through CWDB’s High Road Training Partnership Profiles webpage.
A webinar will be held on October 17, 2024, to help prospective applicants understand the grant program and application process. The webinar will be recorded and posted on CWDB’s YouTube channel. In addition, CWDB will offer virtual office hours sessions to provide assistance with the application process, including budget-specific guidance. Applicants can register for the webinar and office hours through the provided links in the grant announcement.
The deadline for submitting applications is listed in the RFA, and prospective applicants should prepare to navigate the Cal-E-Grants platform and meet all submission requirements. This funding represents an opportunity for healthcare organizations to secure support for projects that align with the state’s goals of job quality improvement, economic equity, and environmental sustainability.
