Advanced Practice Healthcare Scholarship Program

Selection for the awards is based on the following criteria: work experience, financial need, career goals, community service, community background, and academic performance. Priority is given to applicants whose community background and commitment indicates the likelihood of long-term employment in a medically underserved area even after the service obligation has ended. Recipients agree to a two-year service obligation practicing direct patient care at a qualified facility in California. Applicants must be currently accepted or enrolled in the following California Board or Committee approved program: Certified Nurse Midwives Clinical Nurse Specialists Dentist Nurse Practitioners Occupational Therapists Pharmacists Physical Therapists Physician Assistants Speech Therapists. Program Details Department of Health Care Access and Information is a state agency that offers the Advanced Practice Healthcare Scholarship Program grant program to support facility improvement and health and wellness programs. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Department of Health Care Access and Information through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for facility improvement and health and wellness programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on California Grants Portal for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Department of Health Care Access and Information or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by February 23, 2021. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports facility improvement and health and wellness programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 621, 622. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through California Grants Portal. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to healthcare

Award details

Applications close on February 23, 2021.

Categories

Facility Improvement · Health