At a glance
The Public Health Training Centers Program funds training centers that increase the public health workforce through traineeships, field placements, technical assistance, and targeted training. Eligible applicants are accredited schools of public health or other public or nonprofit private institutions accredited to provide graduate or specialized public health training; individuals are not eligible. HRSA expects to make 10 cooperative agreement awards, up to $910,000 each, for four years. There is no cost-sharing requirement, but recipients must spend at least 20% of the requested budget on traineeships and the program includes maintenance-of-effort rules. The program serves designated geographic areas or medically vulnerable populations, with training partnerships that may include state and local health departments, primary care providers, and community organizations.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
The Public Health Training Center (PHTC) Program aims to increase the knowledge of the public health workforce through traineeships, specialized training and professional development in partnership with state and local health departments, community-based primary care providers, and related organizations (including non-traditional partners) to address public healthcare needs.
Who can apply
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education