April 11, 2024
Deadline May 6: Grant to Support New Americans in Long-Term Care
On April 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
A new grant opportunity to Support New Americans in the Long-Term Care Workforce has been released by the Department of Human Services (DHS). It is open for applications until May 6.
Passed during the 2023 legislative session, the purpose of these new grants is to provide specialized services and support to new Americans to enter and grow within the long-term care workforce.
LeadingAge Minnesota looks forward to this opportunity and the state's commitment to enriching our diverse workforce. This investment creates paths for new Americans to pursue meaningful roles and leadership within our sector and allows employers to foster inclusive and welcoming communities.
Application details
- The deadline to apply is Monday, May 6, at 4 p.m. CT.
- A virtual information session will occur on Thursday, April 11, at 1 p.m. Click here to join the call.
- Organizations can review the full application details in the Request for Proposals.
- Questions regarding the grant must emailed by April 15 to MN.GEAR.DHS@state.mn.us.
- A question-and-answer document will be published here: https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/grants-rfps/open-rfps/.
LeadingAge Minnesota is eagerly reviewing the grant opportunity to seek funding to grow our workforce and ensure quality care for Minnesota's seniors. To connect more, please reach out to Anna Mowry, Director of Workforce Solutions.
Find more loans, scholarships, and grants
Members can find more grant opportunities with our resource, Grant Grid: Funding Opportunities for Minnesota Aging Services Providers. This comprehensive grid contains information on over 25 grants, scholarships, loans, workforce development programs, and more funding opportunities for providers to consider.