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HRSA-24-018: Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program

Closed Closed February 26, 2024 Opportunity HRSA-24-018 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Health Resources and Services Administration notices from 2023.

• Award ceiling$1.0 million
• Total funding$43.0 million
• Expected awards43
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to nonprofits and tribes.

• 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.

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Is this a realistic fit?

• Past PPHF Geriatric Education Centers awards averaged $1.7 million; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

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.

Category: Health.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.

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