U.S. Department of Labor: H-1B Rural Healthcare Grant Program
Deadline: 11/13/2020
Amount: $500,000–$2,500,000
Website: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=329016
Description:
The purpose of the program is to improve healthcare in rural areas in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to four weeks to complete. The partnerships will work together toward a coordinated approach to preparing a skilled healthcare workforce for a rural area.
The recent COVID-19 crisis has placed an unprecedented strain on the nation’s healthcare system. Rural areas in particular have struggled with providing needed healthcare services to their communities. The purpose of the grant program is to:
- Increase the number of individuals training in healthcare occupations that directly impact patient care; and
- Alleviate healthcare workforce shortages by creating sustainable employment and training programs in healthcare occupations (including behavioral and mental healthcare) serving rural populations.
Eligible applicants:
Partnership of public and private sector entities