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Alaska Nursing Expansion Initiative - Department of Labor Grant

Alaska Pacific University

Funding Amount

$2,999,913 (5-year award)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Alaska Nursing Expansion Initiative - Department of Labor Grant

Funder: U.S. Department of Labor

Award Amount: $2,999,913 paid over a five-year period

Status: Active

Geographic Scope: Alaska (statewide expansion)

Focus Areas:

  • Nursing workforce diversification and expansion

  • Rural healthcare workforce development

  • Alaska Native healthcare provider support

  • Culturally safe nursing care
  • Program Goals:

  • Address workforce needs of Tribal Health system

  • Support rural healthcare providers

  • Promote better health outcomes in underserved communities

  • Increase culturally competent nursing workforce
  • Eligible Applicants:

  • Alaska Pacific University and nursing programs
  • Program Details:
    Award made to Alaska Pacific University to support the Alaska Nursing Expansion Initiative. APU offers the only fully accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program in Alaska.

    Geographic Expansion Plans:

  • Existing programs in Fairbanks (partnership with Denali Center and Foundation Health Partners)

  • Existing programs in Bethel (partnership with Yuut Elitnaurviat and Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation)

  • Planned expansion to Anchorage, Mat-Su Valley, and Juneau within one year of award
  • Curriculum Focus:

  • Culturally safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care

  • Integration of cultural competence training
  • National Context:
    Part of larger Department of Labor initiative providing $78 million in grant funding to 25 public-private partnerships across 17 states to address nursing workforce shortages in the care economy.

    Key Contacts:

  • Marianne Murray, Director and Professor of Nursing, Alaska Pacific University

  • Janelle Vanasse, President, Alaska Pacific University

  • Connor Farrar, Media Contact, 907-564-7923, cfarrar@alaskapacific.edu
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    Fields of Work

    workforce-developmenthealthcarenative-americans

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