Health Professions Pathways Program: Population Health Investment (HPPP Pop HI)
Limited submission
The HPPP Pop HI grant funds organizations to create research-driven pathways for underrepresented students into health professions, focusing on workforce diversity and shortage areas in California.
Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Due Dates: August 14, 2026 (Application opens) | October 16, 2026 (Full application deadline, 3:00 p.m.)
Funding Amounts: ~$4.8 million total; award ceilings by category: up to $500,000 (Pipeline), $82,500 (Internships), $435,000 (Fellowships), $910,000 (Scholarships); 5-year grant period.
Summary: Funds organizations to develop pathways for underrepresented students into health professions through pipeline programs, internships, fellowships, and scholarships.
Key Information: Only organizations (not individuals) are eligible; strong focus on health professional shortage areas and disadvantaged populations.
Description
The Health Professions Pathways Program: Population Health Investment (HPPP Pop HI) is a competitive grant from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), in partnership with Covered California. The program aims to recruit and support students from underrepresented backgrounds and regions to pursue careers in health professions. HPPP Pop HI funds organizations to implement structured pathways, including academic enrichment, career development, mentorship, paid internships, post-undergraduate fellowships, and post-baccalaureate scholarships. The overarching goal is to increase workforce diversity and address shortages in primary care, behavioral health, allied health, and care for older adults, particularly in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
