HCBS Educational Scholarship Now Open

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman

The Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, is soliciting grant proposals from providers of adult day care, home care, and housing with services to provide educational scholarships for their employees. You can find the HCBS Scholarship Program details, application, and forms on the MDH website.

Due in part to our advocacy during the 2017 legislative session for additional funding for this program, there is approximately $1,450,000 available to distribute. The estimated award range is $15,000 - $100,000.

Grants will run for 24 months, starting on July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2023. Applications are due by March 26, 2021.

If you are interested in educational resources that qualify for these funds, consider reviewing the suggested resource list. Please know that 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

Questions may be directed to Carol Gronfor at health.hcbsgrant@state.mn.us or 651-201-3842. Members can also contact Jenna Kellerman at jkellerman@leadingagemn.org.