# Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hrsa-24-018-geriatrics-workforce-enhancement-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/349137

> Health Resources and Services Administration offered grants of up to $1.0 million to nonprofits and tribes. It expected to make about 43 awards worth $43.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 26, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HRSA-24-018 |
| Agency | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 26, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 43 |
| Total funding | $43.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.969 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The following domestic entities are eligible applicants: Schools of Allopathic Medicine Schools of Osteopathic Medicine Schools of Nursing Schools of Allied Health Schools of Pharmacy Schools of Dentistry Schools of Public Health Schools of Optometry Schools of Chiropractic Schools of Veterinary Medicine Schools of Podiatric Medicine Physician Assistant Education Programs The following accredited graduate programs are also eligible applicants: Health Administration Behavioral Health and Mental Health Practice including: o Clinical Psychology o Clinical Social Work o Professional Counseling o Marriage and Family Therapy Additional eligible applicants include: o a health care facility o a program leading to certification as a certified nurse assistant, o a partnership of a school of nursing and health care facility, or o a partnership of a program leading to certification as a certified nurse assistant, and a health care facility. Community-based organizations, Tribes, and Tribal organizations may apply if otherwise eligible. All eligible applicants must be accredited. In Attachment 7 the applicant organization must provide: a statement that they hold continuing accreditation from the relevant accrediting body and are not under probation, and the dates of initial accreditation and next accrediting body review. The full letter of accreditation is not required. If a partner institution holds the accreditation for the training program, a letter of agreement should be provided as well.

## What the grant funds

This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP). The purpose of the GWEP is to educate and train the health care and supportive care workforces to care for older adults by collaborating with community partners. Applicants must maximize patient and family engagement to address care gaps and improve health outcomes for older adults by integrating geriatrics with primary care and other appropriate specialties using the Age-Friendly Health Systems Framework.

## Questions people ask

### Is HRSA-24-018 still open?

No. It closed on February 26, 2024.

### Who can apply for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program?

Health Resources and Services Administration accepted applications from nonprofits and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program?

Closed February 26, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $43.0 million in total across about 43 awards.

### Who has won PPHF Geriatric Education Centers  grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The University of Chicago, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Virginia Commonwealth University. The program made 117 awards worth $200 million in that time.