HRTP Healthcare Grant Program
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in California for healthcare projects that improve job quality and access for underserved populations while addressing workforce shortages in the healthcare sector.
The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) have announced the High Road Training Partnerships 2024-25 Healthcare Grant Program (HRTP HC) as part of the California Jobs First initiative. This program focuses on improving job quality, expanding access to high-road healthcare jobs, and fostering equitable economic and environmental outcomes. With a total funding pool of over $1 million, the program aims to create pathways for underserved populations and incumbent workers while addressing critical workforce shortages in California’s healthcare sector. The application deadline is November 12, 2024. HRTP HC’s overarching goals include increasing access to quality employment, meeting the skill demands of employers, and addressing the economic, social, and environmental needs of communities. This initiative prioritizes equity, climate resilience, and job quality by fostering partnerships that deliver good wages, career advancement opportunities, safe working conditions, and compliance with workplace laws. A key focus of this grant program is on improving healthcare access in underserved areas, such as Health Professional Shortage Areas, which include regions like the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, the San Joaquin Valley, and rural California.
Award Range
$500,000 - $5,000,000
Total Program Funding
$28,500,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - 1:1
Additional Details
Three project types: Planning up to 500000 for 18 months; Implementation up to 3000000 for 24 months; Expanding up to 5000000 for 24 months; administrative and indirect caps apply; reimbursement-based funding with optional advance payment up to 25 percent
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible applicants must serve as a fiscal agent and include partnerships with at least one employer, one worker representative, and one training provider. Eligible entities include nonprofits, workforce development boards, educational institutions, labor organizations, and public agencies. Nonprofits must be registered and in good standing with state and federal requirements. For-profit entities are not eligible as fiscal agents. Projects must target underserved populations and demonstrate alignment with workforce and equity goals.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
California Workforce Development Board (CWDB)
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