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Iowa Healthcare Credentialing Grant is sponsored by Iowa Workforce Development. Supports work-based learning programs with an earn-and-learn component to fill high-demand occupations in Iowa's healthcare sector.
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Iowa Healthcare Credentialing Grant | Iowa Workforce Development Iowa Healthcare Credentialing Grant Whether in Iowa's largest cities or in small, rural communities, the healthcare sector remains critical to the workforce pipeline.
In her 2025 Condition of the State address , Governor Reynolds announced a new grant opportunity for eligible healthcare employers that aims to create a new pipeline of workers to help fill high-demand occupations in the healthcare workforce. Iowa Healthcare Pipeline Grant Overview Iowa Healthcare Credentialing Grant Purpose Supports the creation of new pipelines of workers to help fill high-demand occupations in the healthcare sector.
Available Funding $3,000,000 (maximum of $250,000 per grantee) Eligible Programs Work-based learning (WBL) programs that include an earn and learn component (Registered Apprenticeship, on-the-job training programs, or related programs that upskill or re-skill workers) Application Period The application is now closed. New awards were announced on May 28, 2025.
⤢ Grant Status: New Awards Announced May 28, 2025 Governor Reynolds has announced new grant awards for healthcare employers that will help boost the industry’s workforce across Iowa. A total of $2. 94 million in grants from the Iowa Healthcare Credentialing Grant will provide financial support for 14 projects focused on supporting workers in a high-demand healthcare occupation.
In total, awarded projects that are estimated to train or upskill nearly 400 participants across the state. Read the Awards Announcement: Gov. Reynolds Awards $2. 94 Million in New Healthcare Grants to Boost Local Workforce View the List of Awardees: 2025 Iowa Healthcare Credentialing Grant Awardees (88.
28 KB) . pdf For questions on the grant, please use the contact information below. Kathy Leggett, Business Engagement Liaison Iowa Workforce Development Office Kathy.
leggett@iwd. iowa. gov Grant Overview: Iowa Healthcare Credentialing Grant The Iowa Healthcare Credentialing Grant was created to provide financial assistance healthcare employers to crate new pipelines of workers to help fill high-demand occupations in the healthcare sector.
Awarded programs must be work-based learning (WBL) programs with an earn and learn component, which can include Registered Apprenticeship (RA), on-the-job training programs, or related programs that upskill or re-skill workers. Total funding available: $3,000,000 Awarded funds: Individual project allocations will be considered up to a maximum of $250,000 per grantee. Projects will require a 25% private match of total program cost.
Eligible Expenses for Grant Funds: Third-party Tuition and Fee Expenses for coursework specific to the healthcare training program for program participants. Third-party Credentialing, Licensing, and/or Exam Expenses (excludes graduation or ceremonial expenses) Apprentice or Earn and Learn Participant Wages for eligible times throughout the program. Internal Instructor Wages (This is an instructor employed by the applicant agency).
Mentor and Preceptor Wages for direct contact time with participants related to identified program activities. Administrative Expenses – maximum of 5% of grant award for each submission (not eligible as match expenses) The Iowa Healthcare Credentialing Grant was open to healthcare employers who: Have a physical location, a substantial Iowa presence, and are doing business in the State of Iowa.
Are currently providing healthcare services to local residents through one of the following settings or physical locations: hospital, long-term care facility, assisted living care, ambulatory care, home health or dental practice/office. In good standing with the State of Iowa. Are registered with and establish a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) through SAM.
gov prior to submission of an application. Programs for creating the workforce pipeline must be in an approved health related field.
Eligible High-Demand Priority Occupations are the following: Dental Assistant or Hygienist Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Direct Support Professional Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Health Technologist & Technicians Laboratory Assistant or Technician Physical Therapy Assistants and/or Technicians Surgical Assistant and/or Technician
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Healthcare employers in Iowa. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $250,000 per grantee. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 5, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Iowa Healthcare Credentialing Grant is funded by Iowa Workforce Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Iowa. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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