The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration has announced its H-1B Rural Healthcare grant opportunity. The intent of the grant program is to alleviate healthcare workforce shortages by creating sustainable employment and training programs in healthcare occupations (including behavioral and mental healthcare) serving rural populations. Eligible grant leads will include: Healthcare employers, and healthcare industry and/or occupation associations; Nonprofit healthcare organizations affiliated with hospitals and other medical facilities; Organizations designated as “Primary Care Associations” by HRSA; Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State and Local WDBs; Indian/Native American Tribal Government (federally recognized); and Native American Program entities. Applications are due at 4pm Eastern on November 13, 2020.

The grant opportunity may be accessed here.