The Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released five Workforce for Wellness Initiative funding opportunities under the Rural Health Transformation Program, making approximately $34.2 million available to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce through recruitment, retention and training initiatives. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, public and private entities, local health departments, federally recognized tribes, Indian Health Clinics and universities. The project director’s requests for access to the applications are due by 5:00 pm on July 30. Grant applications must be submitted electronically through the EGrAMS website system by 3:00 pm on August 4.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jermaine Smith at 703–837–4388.