Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Employee Scholarship Grant

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Employee Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Minnesota Department of Health
Amount: US $12,000 - US $125,000
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Summary

The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Employee Scholarship Grant provides financial support for HCBS provider organizations to fund employee scholarships and repay educational loans. This initiative aims to enhance workforce development in nursing and health care fields, enabling career advancement for employees within the HCBS sector. Eligible nonprofit and for-profit organizations can apply for these grants, facilitating improved service delivery and employee retention in this essential industry.

Overview

Program Description The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Employee Scholarship Grant and Loan Forgiveness Program, authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 144.1503 assists HCBS provider organizations in funding employee scholarships. The program also repays qualified educational loans for employees nominated by HCBS provider organizations. Scholarships and loan forgiveness cover costs related to education in nursing and other health care fields, in courses of study that lead to career advancement with the provider or in the HCBS field. Nonprofit and for-profit organizations that meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for a grant for HCBS employee scholarships and/or nominate employees for loan forgiveness.

Eligibility

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