Opportunity Information: Apply for MP CPI 15 002
Apply for MP CPI 15 002
- The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY15 National Workforce Diversity Pipeline Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.137 Community Programs to Improve Minority Health Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 17, 2015 and posted on Mar 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 18, 2015 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below State and local governments or their Bona Fide Agents (this includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau) Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institution of higher education) Nonprofit without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institution of higher education) For profit organizations (other than small business) for profit organizations must agree to forgo any profit or management fee. Small, minority, and women owned business Universities Colleges Research institutions Hospitals Community based organizations Faith based organizations Federally recognized or state recognized American Indian/Alaska Native Tribal governments American Indian/Alaska Native tribally designated organizations Alaska Native health organizations Urban Indian health organizations Tribal epidemiology centers Political subdivisions of states (in consultation with states)
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY15 National Workforce Diversity Pipeline Program (NWDP) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health under CFDA 93.137, Community Programs to Improve Minority Health Grant Program. Its core purpose was to reduce health disparities that disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minority communities by strengthening "pipeline" efforts that encourage and prepare minority and disadvantaged students to enter health care and behavioral health careers. In practice, the program aimed to fund networks of institutions that already had a clear commitment and demonstrated capacity to run or build structured pipeline programs, with an emphasis on increasing students awareness of, interest in, and pursuit of education and careers connected to health care, behavioral health, and STEM fields more broadly. The underlying idea was that building a stronger, more diverse pipeline into these professions can expand access to culturally responsive care and improve outcomes over time in underserved communities.
Funding was provided through a grant mechanism, with an estimated total program funding amount of $2,500,000 and an expectation of making about 8 awards. Individual awards were projected to range from a floor of $350,000 to a ceiling of $500,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which meant applicants were not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. The opportunity was posted on March 17, 2015, and had a closing date of May 18, 2015, after which it was archived on June 17, 2015.
Eligibility was broad and designed to support multi-sector partnerships capable of reaching students across different stages of education and community settings. Eligible applicants included state and local governments (and their bona fide agents) across U.S. states and territories, as well as a wide range of organizations such as nonprofit entities (with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses) so long as they agreed to forgo profit or management fees, and small, minority-, and women-owned businesses. Higher education and research entities were explicitly eligible, including universities, colleges, and research institutions, along with hospitals, community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations. The eligibility list also included federally or state-recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments and tribally designated organizations, Alaska Native health organizations, Urban Indian health organizations, tribal epidemiology centers, and political subdivisions of states (in consultation with states). This wide eligibility structure reflects the program's network approach, where multiple institutions can coordinate to expose students to STEM learning opportunities and clear, supported pathways toward health and behavioral health professions.
Operationally, the program description emphasized supporting networks that can establish or expand pipeline programs, rather than one-off activities. While the summary language does not lay out specific required interventions, "pipeline" programs in this context typically include coordinated outreach, mentoring, academic enrichment, exposure to health careers, advising on prerequisites and admissions, and partnerships that connect K-12, community organizations, colleges, and training programs. The target beneficiaries were minority and disadvantaged students as referenced in Appendix A of the full announcement, with the intent of increasing both awareness and follow-through into education and career tracks that ultimately diversify the workforce.
For access and submission support at the time, the announcement directed applicants needing help obtaining the full notice to the Grants.gov Contact Center, available 24/7 except federal holidays, at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - FY15 National Workforce Diversity Pipeline Program (NWDP)
What is the FY15 National Workforce Diversity Pipeline Program (NWDP)?
The FY15 National Workforce Diversity Pipeline Program (NWDP) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health under CFDA 93.137 (Community Programs to Improve Minority Health Grant Program). It was designed to support structured "pipeline" efforts that encourage and prepare minority and disadvantaged students to enter health care and behavioral health careers (and related STEM pathways).
What was the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose was to help reduce health disparities that disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minority communities by strengthening education and career pipelines into health care and behavioral health professions. The idea was that a larger and more diverse workforce can improve access to culturally responsive care and, over time, improve outcomes in underserved communities.
What types of activities was NWDP intended to support?
The description emphasized supporting networks that can establish or expand structured pipeline programs rather than one-off activities. While specific interventions were not listed in the summary, pipeline programs in this context typically involve coordinated outreach, mentoring, academic enrichment, exposure to health careers, advising on prerequisites and admissions, and partnerships connecting K-12, community organizations, colleges, and training programs.
Who were the intended beneficiaries of NWDP-funded projects?
The target beneficiaries were minority and disadvantaged students (as referenced in Appendix A of the full announcement), with an emphasis on increasing students awareness of, interest in, and pursuit of education and careers connected to health care, behavioral health, and STEM fields more broadly.
How much total funding was available under this opportunity?
The estimated total program funding amount was $2,500,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The program expected to make about 8 awards.
What was the expected award size for individual grants?
Individual awards were projected to range from $350,000 (floor) to $500,000 (ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
When was the funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 17, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was May 18, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on June 17, 2015.
Which federal program and CFDA number was this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity was associated with CFDA 93.137, Community Programs to Improve Minority Health Grant Program.
Which office offered this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity was offered by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.
What approach did NWDP emphasize: single organizations or networks?
The opportunity emphasized funding networks of institutions with a clear commitment and demonstrated capacity to run or build structured pipeline programs, reflecting a coordinated, multi-institution approach.
What kinds of applicants were eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and designed to support multi-sector partnerships. Eligible applicants included state and local governments (and their bona fide agents) across U.S. states and territories, as well as a wide range of organizations across nonprofit, for-profit, educational, health, community, and tribal categories.
Were state and local governments eligible?
Yes. State and local governments (and their bona fide agents) in U.S. states and territories were eligible.
Were political subdivisions of states eligible?
Yes. Political subdivisions of states were included as eligible (in consultation with states).
Were nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit entities were eligible (with or without 501(c)(3) status), with an exclusion noted for institutions of higher education within those nonprofit categories.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Higher education and research entities were explicitly eligible, including universities, colleges, and research institutions.
Were hospitals eligible?
Yes. Hospitals were included among eligible applicants.
Were community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Community-based organizations were included among eligible applicants.
Were faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based organizations were included among eligible applicants.
Were for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) were eligible as long as they agreed to forgo profit or management fees.
Were small businesses eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list included small businesses, including minority-owned and women-owned businesses.
Were tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally or state-recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments and tribally designated organizations were eligible.
Were Alaska Native health organizations eligible?
Yes. Alaska Native health organizations were included as eligible applicants.
Were Urban Indian health organizations eligible?
Yes. Urban Indian health organizations were included as eligible applicants.
Were tribal epidemiology centers eligible?
Yes. Tribal epidemiology centers were included as eligible applicants.
What kinds of fields and careers did the program focus on?
The program focused on pathways into health care and behavioral health careers, and it also emphasized STEM fields more broadly as part of the pipeline concept.
What did the term "pipeline" mean in the context of this program?
"Pipeline" referred to structured, coordinated efforts that expose students to STEM and health-related learning opportunities and provide clear, supported pathways toward education and careers in health care and behavioral health.
What did the announcement say about required interventions?
The summary description did not list specific required interventions. It emphasized establishing or expanding pipeline programs through networks, rather than funding isolated, one-time activities.
How could applicants get help accessing the full notice or with submission support?
Applicants needing help obtaining the full notice were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center, available 24/7 except federal holidays, at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
What contact information was provided for Grants.gov support?
The Grants.gov Contact Center information provided was 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov, with availability noted as 24/7 except federal holidays.
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