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HCBS and Human Services Workforce Grant is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services that funds workforce development and capacity-building for the home- and community-based services (HCBS) and human services sector in Massachusetts.
The program supports training, recruitment, and retention initiatives to strengthen the direct care workforce serving individuals with disabilities and older adults in community settings. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts providers or provider collaborations, education and training institutions, community-based organizations, private foundations, and owners of existing workforce development programs.
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Table of Contents Hide Table of contents× Show More Table of contents You skipped the table of contents section. The HCBS and Human Services Workforce Grant totals $42. 5M in grant funding for training, recruiting, or retaining the HCBS and human service workforce in Massachusetts.
Applicants’ proposals must support workers in one of the following 5 categories: * **Behavioral Health Staff** * **Community Health Workers (CHWs)** * **Home and Community-Based Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Workers** You can find a more detailed listof which workers and services are eligible for grant funding in the FAQs in the Helpful Resources section below.
* Massachusetts provider, or a collaboration of multiple providers * Massachusetts education/training institution * Massachusetts community-based organization * Massachusetts private foundation * Owner of an existing workforce program that benefits Massachusetts * Regional workforce or training partnership that can develop and run a program focused on employers in Massachusetts You can apply alone or as part of a partnership.
All partnerships must submit a letter of intent signed by all parties. You can submit your application without being registered on SAM. gov, but you will need an active SAM.
gov account to receive program funds. Registering with SAM. gov is free.
Applications can focus on creating a new program or expanding an existing one. In either case, grant funds must be used for one or more of the following purposes: * **Pipeline Development and Recruitment** * **Professional Development and Retention** * **Workforce-Impacting IT Improvements** You can find a more detailed description of the eligible activities in the FAQs in the Helpful Resources section below.
Funds cannot be used for: * MassHealth-funded Personal Care Attendants * Retention bonuses, referral bonuses, recruitment bonuses, or temporary wage increases * State and municipal employees * Durable and/or specialized medical equipment providers Priority will be given to applications that do one or more of the following: * Diversify the workforce, with a focus on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and individuals with disabilities * Create or expand a regional workforce partnership to recruit, train, or advance existing workers * Support the existing workforce with enhanced training/education for career growth * Expand existing educational capacity and, through partnerships with employers, create opportunities for students to enter the workforce post-graduation.
## HCBS Workforce Grant Summit Materials The following links may be helpful as you complete your application: * Guide to Using the MassGRANTS Application Portal * View theGrant Application * RFA for HCBS and Human Services Workforce Development Grant Program * HCBS Workforce Grant Final Evaluation (PDF) | (DOCX) * Career Ladders and Career Maps for the Human Services Sector (PDF) | (DOCX) * Supporting Organizational Culture Change (PDF) | (DOCX) * Apprenticeship for the HCBS Sector (PDF) | (DOCX) * Internships that Work for the Organization AND the Student (PDF) | (DOCX) * Engaging a Workforce that Reflects the Communities We Serve (PDF) | (DOCX) * HR Enhancements that Deliver Results (PDF) | (DOCX) | AGING SERVICES OF N CENTRAL MASS INC | | AIDS PROJECT WORCESTER INC | | ALL BOSTON ELDER CARE LLC | | BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE INC | | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK INC | | BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER | | BRAIN INJURY ASSOC OF MASSACHUSETTS | | CENTRAL BOSTON ELDER SERVICES INC | | CHARLES RIVER ASSOCIATION FOR | | CHILDREN'S SERVICES OF ROXBURY, INC. | | CLINICAL & SUPPORT OPTIONS INC | | COOPERATIVE ELDER SERVICES INC | | DOUGLAS A THOM CLINIC INC | | EXCEL NURSING SERVICES INC | | FALL RIVER DEACONESS HOME | | FAMILY & COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INC. | | FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF | | FOUNDATION FOR HOME HEALTH INC | | FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY | | GANDARA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC | | GR NEW BEDFORD WKFC INV BD INC | | GUARDIAN ANGEL SENIOR SERVICES, INC | | GUARDIAN HEALTHCARE LLC | | HIGH POINT TREATMENT CTR INC | | HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUST | | HORACE MANN EDUCATIONAL | | IMPROVING HEALTHCARE CULTURE, INC | | ITALIAN HOME FOR CHILDREN | | L U K CRISIS CENTER INC | | LIFESTREAM INCORPORATED | | LYNN COMMUNITY HEALTH INC | | MARTHAS VINEYARD COMMUNITY | | MASS COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS TRUST | | MASS SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION | | MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION INC | | MULTICULTURAL HOME CARE INC | | MYSTIC VALLEY ELDER SERVICES INC | | NEW ENGLAND HOMES FOR THE DEAF | | NFI MASSACHUSETTS, INC. | | NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUST | | OPEN SKY COMMUNITY SERVICES INC | | OUTER CAPE HEALTH SERVICES, INC | | PERSPECTIVES HEALTH SERVICES, LLC | | QUINSIGAMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUST | | REUNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES | | RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CARE INC | | RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIES INC | | RIZE MASSACHUSETTS FOUNDATION, INC. | | ROAD TO RESPONSIBILITY INC | | SAINT FRANCIS HOUSE INC | | SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY | | SHRIVER NURSING SERVICES INC | | STANLEY STREET TREATMENT & RESOURCES INC | | THE DEVEREUX FOUNDATION | | THE EDINBURG CENTER INC | | TRANSITIONS CENTERS INC | | VENTURE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC | | WAYSIDE YOUTH & FAMILY | * Massachusetts Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) ARPA Grant Programs * Massachusetts Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) ARPA Grant Programs ## Help Us Improve Mass.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Massachusetts provider, or a collaboration of multiple providers; Massachusetts education/training institution; Massachusetts community-based organization; Massachusetts private foundation; Owner of an existing workforc… Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Behavioral Health Workforce Support is a scholarship and workforce development program from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education that funds behavioral health students and eligible colleges and universities to address critical workforce shortages in mental health and substance use disorder services. The Behavioral Health Workforce Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students pursuing degrees and certifications in behavioral health fields, subject to legislative appropriation. Eligible applicants include behavioral health students at Massachusetts colleges and universities. The program aims to increase the pipeline of licensed behavioral health clinicians serving Massachusetts communities. Contact the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance for current scholarship availability and application requirements.
Home- and Community-Based Services and Human Services Workforce Grant is a $42.5 million grant program from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) that funds workforce development for home and community-based care workers in Massachusetts. The program targets direct care staff, nurses, behavioral health staff, community health workers (CHWs), and long-term services and supports (LTSS) workers. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts providers, education and training institutions, community-based organizations, private foundations, existing workforce program owners, and regional workforce or training partnerships. Grant funds may support pipeline development and recruitment, professional development and retention, and workforce-impacting IT improvements. Retention bonuses, referral bonuses, and temporary wage increases are not eligible uses. Priority is given to applications that diversify the BIPOC workforce, create regional partnerships, support career advancement for existing workers, or expand educational capacity. Applications may be submitted individually or as a partnership, with all partnerships required to submit a signed letter of intent.