Description
The Delta Health Care Service Grant Program aims to provide financial assistance to address unmet health needs in the Delta Region. The program seeks to support cooperation among health care professionals, institutions of higher education, research institutions, and economic development entities. Eligible applicants include consortia of three or more entities that have at least one year of prior experience addressing health care issues in the region. The grant program will award up to $1,000,000 per project, with a minimum award amount of $50,000. The program will allocate at least 10% of available funds to support projects located in persistent poverty counties. Key aspects of the program include:
* Development of health care services
* Health education programs
* Health care job training programs
* Expansion of public health-related facilities
* Project management and organization capability
* Local support and coordination with local government institutions and public health care providers
* Performance metrics and outcome tracking