Train In Place Funding Opportunity
Funds flexible, local training programs to upskill rural and tribal health care workers in North Dakota, supporting advanced credentials and workforce modernization.
Funder: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Due Dates: May 15, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: ~$2,025,000 total available in year one; estimated 15 awards of ~$135,000 each; project period through September 30, 2027
Summary: Supports the development and implementation of flexible, local training programs to upskill rural and tribal health care workers in North Dakota.
Key Information: Some awards may require a five-year service commitment for recipients.
Description
This opportunity, part of North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program, funds the creation and expansion of “train in place” programs designed to help rural and tribal health care staff earn advanced credentials, degrees, certificates, or microcredentials. The initiative aims to strengthen the rural health workforce by supporting planning, launching, and sustaining local training programs, as well as business-practice training and individual upskilling awards. Programs must be flexible—such as virtual, evening, or weekend formats—and tailored to the needs of rural communities. The goal is to improve provider retention, recruit new providers, and reduce workforce shortages by empowering local organizations to modernize training and employment practices.
