Train In Place Funding Opportunity
This grant funds flexible, local training programs to help rural and tribal North Dakota health care workers earn higher credentials and build a sustainable workforce.
Funder: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Approx. $2,025,000 total available; typical award ~$135,000; estimated 15 awards; one-year project period.
Summary: Funds flexible, local training and upskilling programs for rural and tribal health care workers in North Dakota to strengthen and sustain the rural health workforce.
Description
This funding opportunity, under North Dakota's Rural Health Transformation Program, supports the development and implementation of "train in place" programs for the rural and tribal health care workforce. The goal is to enable existing staff to earn higher credentials—such as degrees, certificates, or microcredentials—through flexible, locally accessible formats (e.g., virtual, evening, or weekend courses). Funding may be used for planning, launching new programs, business-practice training (including coding, billing, workforce planning, and retention strategies), and individual skill-building awards for upskilling. Projects are expected to improve provider retention, launch new training programs, and foster sustainable employment and workforce capacity in rural North Dakota health care settings. Emphasis is placed on partnerships, data-driven solutions, technology, and financial sustainability.
