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Rural Healthcare Workforce Initiatives grant (Tennessee) is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). This grant program focuses on leveraging existing healthcare training structures to expand and support Registered Apprenticeships, Workforce Development Initiatives (WDIs), and Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities in rural communities in Tennessee.
It aims to build upon existing healthcare talent pipelines by connecting individuals to career opportunities, retaining talent, recruiting new talent, and growing existing talent. The grant provides financial support to rural sponsoring entities for ancillary costs for apprentices and WDI/WBL participants, such as transportation, uniforms, certification and examination fees, and training.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Rural sponsoring entities in Tennessee are eligible to apply. Applicants are encouraged to build upon existing healthcare talent pipelines. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Rural Healthcare Workforce Initiatives grant (Tennessee) are due June 30, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Rural Healthcare Workforce Initiatives grant (Tennessee) is funded by Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Tennessee. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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