The Minnesota Department of Health will host a Workshop Webinar on the Home and Community-Based Services Scholarship Program and Application Process on Sept. 5. Make plans now to participate and then apply for tscholarship grants that will help you recruit, retain and create career pathways for your staff. 

• Find the HCBS Program detail, application, and forms on the MDH website here.
• Click here to sign up for a Workshop Webinar with MDH at 1 p.m.on Sept. 5 to learn more about the application process.

There is approximately $1,450,000 available to distribute, and the estimated award range is $15,000 – $100,000.

Grants will run for 24 months, starting on Jan. 2, 2020 and ending Dec. 31, 2021. Applications are due by Friday, September 27, 2019.

If you are interested in educational resources that qualify for these funds, review this suggested resource list. This list is not exhaustive, and other programs may be eligible.

Education that has received funding in the past includes:

• Nursing school
• Nursing Assistant Training
• Trained Medication Aide Training
• Dementia care training (beyond requirements)
• Dietary management
• Activity professional certification
• Social work degree
• Conference and professional development opportunities
• Therapy staff specialty certifications
• ServSafe training
• Antibiotic Stewardship Training
• Wound Care Certification
• And more!

Questions may be directed to Sonya Borgeson at sonya.borgeson-bethke@state.mn.us. Members can also contact Jenna Kellerman at jkellerman@leadingagemn.org.