Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 14 124
Apply for HRSA 14 124
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Public Health Traineeships Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.964 Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF) Public Health Traineeships.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 25, 2014 and posted on Apr 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Any accredited school of public health accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), and/or other public or nonprofit private institutions accredited by a body recognized for the purpose of providing graduate or specialized training in public health, is eligible to apply for a PHT grant. Faith based and community based organizations are eligible to apply for these funds if otherwise eligible. Tribes and Tribal Organizations are eligible to apply for these funds if otherwise eligible. Proof of CEPH accreditation or another form of accreditation must be included in the application package under Attachment 1.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Public Health Traineeships (PHT) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) designed to strengthen the public health workforce by financially supporting graduate-level trainees in disciplines facing severe workforce shortages. The program focuses on building practical, job-ready capacity in key public health fields by helping schools and training institutions reduce the financial barriers that can prevent students from entering and completing specialized public health training. In addition to academic preparation, the program places strong emphasis on hands-on experience through structured, practice-based field placements, particularly in state and local health departments and in underserved communities, so trainees gain direct exposure to real-world public health operations and community needs.
Eligible applicants are accredited schools of public health and other qualifying public or nonprofit private institutions that are accredited to provide graduate or specialized training in public health. For schools of public health, accreditation is typically through the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Other institutions may qualify if they hold accreditation from a recognized body for the purpose of providing graduate or specialized public health training. Faith-based and community-based organizations may apply if they meet the accreditation and eligibility requirements, and Tribes and Tribal Organizations are also eligible if otherwise qualified. Applications must include proof of CEPH accreditation or other appropriate accreditation documentation as part of the submission package (specified as Attachment 1 in the opportunity materials).
The traineeships supported by this program are intended for individuals enrolled in advanced public health education programs beyond the bachelor’s level. This includes post-baccalaureate certificate programs, master’s programs, and doctoral programs in public health. Funding is directed specifically to six statutory shortage disciplines: epidemiology, environmental health, biostatistics, toxicology, nutrition, and maternal and child health. By concentrating resources on these areas, HRSA aims to increase the supply of professionals with specialized expertise that is consistently in demand for public health surveillance, data analysis, environmental risk reduction, exposure and toxicity assessment, population nutrition strategies, and maternal and child health program planning and evaluation.
Grant-supported traineeship funds can be used to cover core student support costs associated with completing graduate training. This includes tuition and required fees, as well as stipends and allowances. Allowable allowances may include items such as travel and subsistence expenses connected to training experiences and field placements, along with dependency allowances where applicable. The overall intent is to make it more feasible for students to pursue and continue rigorous training in shortage fields, while also ensuring their education includes meaningful applied practice experiences that align with workforce needs.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number HRSA-14-124, titled “Public Health Traineeships Program,†and is associated with CFDA number 93.964 (Prevention and Public Health Fund, PPHF). The program does not require cost sharing or matching. The opportunity anticipated approximately 30 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $2,300,000. The posting timeline shows a posted date of April 18, 2014, with the application closing date of May 19, 2014, and an archive date of July 18, 2014. While the award ceiling and floor are shown as $0 in the summary data, that typically indicates the specific award amounts may have been determined through program guidance, budget review, or award structuring rather than being defined as fixed minimums or maximums in the listing itself.
For technical assistance or access issues related to the full announcement, HRSA directed applicants to the HRSA Grants Application Center in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with support available through the HRSA Call Center at 877-464-4772 or by email at CallCenter@HRSA.GOV.
Public Health Traineeships (PHT) Program (HRSA) - FAQs
What is the Public Health Traineeships (PHT) Program?
The Public Health Traineeships (PHT) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) intended to strengthen the public health workforce by financially supporting graduate-level trainees in public health disciplines facing severe workforce shortages.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The program aims to build practical, job-ready capacity in key public health fields by helping schools and training institutions reduce financial barriers that can prevent students from entering and completing specialized public health training.
How does the program emphasize hands-on training?
In addition to academic preparation, the program places strong emphasis on structured, practice-based field placements, particularly in state and local health departments and in underserved communities, so trainees gain direct exposure to real-world public health operations and community needs.
Who is eligible to apply for the PHT Program grant?
Eligible applicants include accredited schools of public health and other qualifying public or nonprofit private institutions that are accredited to provide graduate or specialized training in public health.
What accreditation is expected for schools of public health?
For schools of public health, accreditation is typically through the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Can institutions other than schools of public health apply?
Yes. Other public or nonprofit private institutions may qualify if they hold accreditation from a recognized body for the purpose of providing graduate or specialized public health training.
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible to apply?
Faith-based and community-based organizations may apply if they meet the accreditation and eligibility requirements described in the opportunity.
Are Tribes and Tribal Organizations eligible to apply?
Tribes and Tribal Organizations are eligible if they are otherwise qualified and meet the stated eligibility and accreditation requirements.
What documentation must be included to show accreditation?
Applications must include proof of CEPH accreditation or other appropriate accreditation documentation as part of the submission package, identified in the opportunity materials as Attachment 1.
Who are the intended trainees under this program?
The traineeships are intended for individuals enrolled in advanced public health education programs beyond the bachelor’s level.
What education levels or program types can be supported?
Supported programs include post-baccalaureate certificate programs, master’s programs, and doctoral programs in public health.
Which public health disciplines does the program fund?
Funding is directed specifically to six statutory shortage disciplines: epidemiology, environmental health, biostatistics, toxicology, nutrition, and maternal and child health.
Why does the program focus on these six disciplines?
By concentrating resources on these shortage areas, HRSA aims to increase the supply of professionals with specialized expertise that is consistently in demand for core public health functions such as surveillance, data analysis, environmental risk reduction, exposure and toxicity assessment, population nutrition strategies, and maternal and child health program planning and evaluation.
What costs can grant-supported traineeship funds cover?
Traineeship funds can be used to cover core student support costs associated with completing graduate training, including tuition and required fees, as well as stipends and allowances.
What types of allowances are mentioned as potentially allowable?
Allowable allowances may include travel and subsistence expenses connected to training experiences and field placements, along with dependency allowances where applicable.
Does the program require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and title?
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number HRSA-14-124 and is titled “Public Health Traineeships Program.â€
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.964 (Prevention and Public Health Fund, PPHF).
How many awards were anticipated and what was the estimated total funding?
The opportunity anticipated approximately 30 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $2,300,000.
What were the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The posted date was April 18, 2014. The application closing date was May 19, 2014. The archive date was July 18, 2014.
What does it mean that the award ceiling and floor were shown as $0?
The summary data showed an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0. This typically indicates that specific award amounts may have been determined through program guidance, budget review, or award structuring rather than being defined as fixed minimums or maximums in the listing itself.
Where were field placements especially encouraged?
The program emphasizes field placements particularly in state and local health departments and in underserved communities.
What kind of support was offered for technical assistance or access issues?
For technical assistance or access issues related to the full announcement, HRSA directed applicants to the HRSA Grants Application Center in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
How can applicants contact HRSA for help with the announcement or access issues?
Support was available through the HRSA Call Center at 877-464-4772 or by email at CallCenter@HRSA.GOV.
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