Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HRSA-24-018
- Agency
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Health Resources and Services Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $1,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Health
- Eligible applicants
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- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Other
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program Notice of Funding Opportunity announced by the Health Resources and Services Administration seeks applications for cooperative agreements to develop an integrated geriatrics and primary care workforce. Eligible applicants include schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy and other health professions, as well as tribal organizations and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits. Applicants must propose interprofessional geriatrics education and training programs through partnerships between academic, clinical and community organizations. The application will be evaluated based on the purpose and need addressed, quality of methodology and work plan, organizational capabilities, evaluation approach, sustainability, and reasonableness of budget. Applications are due February 26, 2024.
Awards of up to $1,000,000 per year for five years will be provided to support the programs. The expected places of performance are through partnerships between academic institutions, primary care sites, and community organizations to conduct required activities such as interprofessional clinical training in underserved primary care sites and education programs for direct care workers.
Synopsis
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DMD edits_GWEP HRSA-24-018 Frequently Asked Questions_DEA_rev_sk.docx | DOCX document | |
| HRSA-24-018 GWEP Final.pdf | ||
| HRSA-24-0018 GWEP MODIFIED.pdf |
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