The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $16.8 million Project Grant under its Economic Adjustment Assistance (CFDA 11.307) program to the Charleston Chamber Foundation. The grant will support the Lowcountry Healthcare Careers Collaborative (LHCC), a collective impact initiative co-led by the Charleston Chamber Foundation and Educate, Empower, and Elevate Foundation. LHCC aims to develop culturally responsive and equitable healthcare career pathways as well as comprehensive education and training opportunities to prepare workers for quality healthcare jobs in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties in South Carolina. Roper St. Francis Healthcare will serve as the lead industry partner, identifying regional skills needs and facilitating job placements. A $1.2 million subaward was provided to Educate, Empower, and Elevate Foundation to support wraparound services, diversity and inclusion efforts, and recruitment of training partners aligned with equity principles. Roper St. Francis Healthcare received a subaward to lead healthcare sector partnership activities including convening industry partners, co-creating an innovative training program, and ensuring employment commitments are met.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $8.4m | 8/2/22 | ||
| Not listed | $8.4m | 8/2/22 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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EDCCFGJC22002S | None | Project Grant ED22HDQ3070086 | $105.1k | 5/12/23 | |
EDCCFGJC22001S | Roper ST Francis Healthcare Inc. | Project Grant ED22HDQ3070086 | $750.0k | 12/1/22 |