THE WHO
Are you a New York State (NYS) nursing home, diagnostic & treatment center, or general hospital? If yes, you are eligible to apply for the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) $22,500,000 of grant funding available for increasing training capacity in statewide healthcare facilities in NYS. Learn more here.
THE WHAT
Up to $22.5 million, per year, is currently available under this funding. Awards will provide up to $1,000,000 per year for two years to eligible healthcare facilities. The two-year contract term will run from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2025.
The funding is to be used on the following deemed eligible expenses:
- Costs to recruit, hire, and maintain new staff who can provide training programs;
- Costs to develop new and innovative training programs;
- Costs to providing compensation to workers covering for staff who are attending training;
- Costs related to providing paid compensation for staff who are attending training;
- Costs related to conducting training (by facility employees or contractors)
Examples of ineligible expenses included:
- Executive or administrative salaries
- Travel expenses
- Meals or refreshments for trainers or staff being trained
**This funding cannot be used to supplant existing resources.
THE WHEN
The due date for all applications is April 19, 2023, at 4:00pm. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. NYSDOH will review responses in the order in which they are received. Awardees will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis if your response meets the requirements of the solicitation of interest.
THE WHERE
Applications are to be emailed to IncreaseTrainingCapacity@health.ny.gov. Required attachments:
- Attachment 1 – NYS Operating Certificate for Article 28 provider
- Attachment 2 – Application Form
- Attachment 3 – Project Proposal
- Attachment 4 – Budget Proposal
**Must be sent in one email with each required attachment as individual .pdf documents
THE WHY
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the healthcare industry and these funds are intended to rebuild and grow the healthcare workforce and strengthen the healthcare system. This program is designed with the goal of supporting healthcare facilities to prepare, mentor, and train a steady pipeline of high-quality healthcare professionals.
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