Health Care Workforce Innovation Program
ID: 349377Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Eligible Applicants

For-Profit Organizations

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/349377
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration is offering a grant opportunity titled "Health Care Workforce Innovation Program". This program aims to expand the supply of health care professionals in underserved and rural areas by funding new and innovative health profession education and training models. The program has an estimated total funding of $27,540,000 and expects to make 13 awards. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching. For-profit organizations are eligible to apply. The estimated synopsis post date is May 1, 2024, and the synopsis close date is July 31, 2024. The project is expected to start on September 1, 2024. For more information, you can contact Tammy Mayo-Blake at TMayo-blake@hrsa.gov or (301)443-0827.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tammy Mayo-Blake
    (301) 443-0827
    TMayo-blake@hrsa.gov
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