Health Careers Exploration Program (HCEP)
The Health Careers Exploration Program funds California institutions to run activities exposing underrepresented groups to health careers, aiming to build a diverse and culturally competent healthcare workforce.
Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected; closes at 3:00 p.m.)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per award; total program funding typically ~$300,000 per cycle; one-year grant period.
Summary: Supports California institutions in providing conferences, workshops, or hands-on activities to encourage underrepresented and disadvantaged individuals to pursue health careers.
Key Information: Only California-based nonprofits or public agencies are eligible; individuals cannot apply.
Description
The Health Careers Exploration Program (HCEP) is designed to strengthen the educational and social foundations of underrepresented and disadvantaged individuals interested in health care careers. The program provides direct and indirect support to institutions (not individuals) to organize conferences, workshops, or hands-on activities that expose students and community members to a wide range of health professions. HCEP aims to develop a more culturally and linguistically competent healthcare workforce in California, with a focus on primary care, behavioral health, and care for older adults.
