Health Professions Pathways Program: Population Health Investment (HPPP Pop HI)
The HPPP Pop HI grant supports organizations developing hands-on science and pathway programs to prepare underrepresented California students for health careers.
Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Due Dates: October 16, 2026 (Full application deadline, HPPP Pop HI 2026 cycle)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards support multi-year organizational programs; specific amounts for 2026 cycle TBA.
Summary: Supports organizations creating structured pathways and hands-on experiences for underrepresented students to pursue health careers in California.
Description
The Health Professions Pathways Program: Population Health Investment (HPPP Pop HI) is a competitive grant offered by the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI). The program aims to recruit and support students from underrepresented regions and backgrounds to pursue careers in health professions. It funds organizations that develop and implement programs such as pipeline initiatives, summer internships, post-undergraduate fellowships, post-baccalaureate scholarships, and other hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for entry into health career training programs.
For the 2026 cycle, HPPP Pop HI is expanding its offerings in partnership with Covered California, with an emphasis on supporting a broader range of pathway programs and activities that strengthen opportunities for underrepresented students.
