Funding Amount

$1.4 million

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH)
  • Master of Public Health (MPH)
  • Urban underserved communities
  • Medically underserved areas

Overview

The PHSP funds support tuition costs and educational supplies for public health students pursuing degrees at CDU. The award also funds a part-time PHSP Project Manager position to support student placement and job placement efforts.

Focus Areas

  • Public health workforce development
  • Health disparities and social determinants of health
  • Health equity and social/environmental justice
  • Culturally competent public health training
  • Support for underrepresented minority students in public health

Eligible Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH)
  • Master of Public Health (MPH)

Student Support

  • Tuition support for 60% of annual tuition cost
  • Educational supplies funding per semester
  • 20 BSPH juniors and seniors supported
  • 10 MPH students supported
  • Community health field experience placement assistance
  • Job placement support in public health workforce

Geographic Scope

  • Urban underserved communities
  • Medically underserved areas

Contact Information

  • Contact: Dr. Sondos Islam, Chair of the Department of Urban Public Health (DUPH) and Director of the MPH and BSPH Programs in Urban Health Disparities
  • 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.

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  • University of Arkansas Fayetteville Campus · Fayetteville, AR

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    $82K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Workforce development
  • Health disparities

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