FUNDING ALERT
March 2, 2022
New Grant Opportunity Available
Future of HealthC.A.R.E. Program
Grant Announced
The Rapides Foundation has released a new funding opportunity that addresses shortages in the healthcare workforce by supporting the development of an ongoing pool of K-12 students who are interested in pursuing healthcare careers and are academically prepared to succeed in postsecondary training programs

The Future of HealthC.A.R.E. (Career, Academic Readiness and Exploration for Students) Program grant opportunity is offered under the Foundation's Healthcare Access Initiative.

Proposed projects under the grant opportunity must be submitted through a Letter of Intent by Monday, April 25. An Informational Webinar will be held on Monday, March 14 to explain details about the opportunity and answer questions.

Proposals should implement strategies to accomplish one or more of the following objectives:
  • To increase awareness and exposure to healthcare occupations.
  • To prepare students for the academic rigor of healthcare training programs.
  • To increase or build technical skills needed to work in healthcare occupations.

Projects should target students in grades K-12 and must be offered within the Foundation's nine-parish service area. The new funding opportunity is open to eligible nonprofit organizations, public and private school districts, and accredited colleges and universities. Full details about the grant can be found on the Foundation's website by clicking the button below.

An Informational Webinar is scheduled for Monday, March 14 at 1 p.m. to discuss details about the funding opportunity and answer any questions applicants may have. Registration is required for the webinar. Click HERE to register.

To read the full press release about the Future of HealthC.A.R.E. Program, click HERE.
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Since its creation in 1994, The Rapides Foundation has sought to improve the health status of Central Louisiana by developing initiatives and strategies intended to impact our community for decades to come.

All of our work revolves around this mission of improving health status, and we release funding opportunities aligned with our focus areas to find partners who share in our goals. Learn more about the work of The Rapides Foundation.