Train In Place Funding Opportunity
Funds flexible training programs to upskill North Dakota’s rural and tribal health care workforce, focusing on sustainable solutions and improved care access.
Funder: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Approx. $2,025,000 total; ~15 awards of ~$135,000 each; single-year project period
Summary: Supports development and delivery of flexible training programs to upskill North Dakota's rural and tribal health care workforce and improve care access.
Key Information: Five-year service commitment required for individual awards; only projects serving rural ND citizens are eligible.
Description
This opportunity, part of North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program, aims to expand and strengthen the rural and tribal health care workforce by funding the creation and delivery of accessible, flexible training programs. These programs may include virtual, evening, or weekend formats and are intended to help existing health care staff earn higher credentials (degrees, certificates, or microcredentials) in high-need areas. Funding supports planning and developing new training initiatives, business-practice training (including coding and billing), and individual employee skill-building awards. Projects must focus on sustainable, locally-driven solutions that improve workforce retention, recruitment, and health care access in rural North Dakota communities.
