How much funding does California Health Professions Pathway Program (HPPP) provide?

California Health Professions Pathway Program (HPPP) provides $3.4 million in funding.

When is the deadline for California Health Professions Pathway Program (HPPP)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

California Health Professions Pathway Program (HPPP)

Q: How often is California Health Professions Pathway Program (HPPP) offered?

California Health Professions Pathway Program (HPPP) runs on an annual cycle.

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Workforce Development Grants Health Disparities Grants

Funding Amount

$3.4 million

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Pipeline programs
Summer internships
Post-undergraduate fellowships
California

Overview

Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)

HPPP is a competitive grant designed to recruit and support students from underrepresented regions and backgrounds to pursue health careers. The goal is to develop a more culturally and linguistically competent healthcare workforce.

Focus Areas

Pipeline programs for health professions
Paid summer internships for undergraduate students
Post-undergraduate fellowships
Recruitment of underrepresented students
Development of culturally and linguistically competent healthcare workforce

Eligible Activities

Pipeline programs
Summer internships
Post-undergraduate fellowships

Geographic Scope

California
Focus on underrepresented regions

Award Categories

CDU was awarded in all three categories (pipeline programs, summer internships, and post-undergraduate fellowships)

Goals

Expand equitable access to healthcare for all Californians
Ensure every community has the health workforce they need
Support safe and reliable health care facilities
Provide health information to make care more effective and affordable

Contact Information

Institution: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1731 E. 120th St., Los Angeles, CA 90059
Phone: (323) 563-4800

What Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 11
Total given: $15M
Median grant: $63K
Range: $10K–$13.53M

By dollars: California 99%, Michigan <1%, Arkansas <1%. Top recipient cities: Los Angeles, CA; Okemos, MI; Fayetteville, AR.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
55% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

CDU Foundation · Los Angeles, CA

Nmtc leverage structure

$13.53M
University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA

Project management support for the mep-ex study. project support on the integrated…

$682K
Kedren Community Health Services · Los Angeles, CA

Resident supervision and oversight and patient billing support

$421K
Health Management Associates Inc · Okemos, MI

Model of care and delivery system analysis and dissemination of materials

$125K
University of Arkansas Fayetteville Campus · Fayetteville, AR

Residency training and mentoring

$82K