Michigan Nursing Home Stabilization Grant - Healthcare Career Scholarship Program

Funder: H-CAP Education Association Inc, in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Geographic Scope: Michigan only (66 MediLodge and Villa Healthcare facilities in Michigan)

Award Period: 2023-2024 (ongoing as of 2026)

Total Grant Amount: $25,000,000 for comprehensive nursing home workforce stabilization

Program Overview

The Healthcare Career Scholarship Program is part of the larger $25 million Michigan Nursing Home Stabilization Grant awarded to H-CAP by the State of Michigan to address critical workforce shortages in nursing homes. The scholarship program specifically supports healthcare workers pursuing career advancement in nursing homes.

Focus Areas

• Support for nursing home workers pursuing healthcare certifications and training
• Career advancement in long-term care
• Workforce development for nursing facilities
• Addressing occupational segregation and inequity in healthcare

Eligibility

• Nursing home workers in participating Michigan facilities (MediLodge and Villa Healthcare)
• Those seeking certification or advancement in healthcare roles
• Eligibility details available through application form

Key Program Components

• CNA Training Program: Certified Nursing Assistant training for participants
• Recruitment and Retention Benefits: Includes reimbursement for household expenses, job matching for graduates, and peer support
• E-Learning Courses: Available through H-CAP Academy for nursing facility workers
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR Certification: Included in scholarship support
• Financial Literacy Education: Coming soon
• Mentorship Program: Coming soon

Broader Grant Context

The $25 million grant addresses:

• Enhanced worker benefits packages
• Mentor-based training programs led by experienced staff
• Worker-centered professional development initiatives
• Wraparound support (transportation, housing, childcare assistance)
• Infrastructure and operational upgrades
• Labor-management partnerships

Target Population

• Nursing home workers (primarily women of color)
• Certified nursing aides
• Workers in long-term care seeking advancement
• Historically undervalued and underpaid caregiving workforce

Contact Information

Organization Contact:

• Phone: (510) 207-1736
• Email: info@hcapinc.org
• Address: 498 Seventh Ave, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10018
• Mailing Address: 1178 Broadway, 3rd Floor #3016, New York, NY 10001

Partnership

This is a collaboration between H-CAP, MediLodge, Villa Healthcare, and SEIU Healthcare Michigan, funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

How to Apply

Application Form: H-CAP Scholarship Application form available

Application URL: https://www.hcapinc.org/michigan-grant/h-cap-scholarship-application-form

Contact for Details:

• Email: MiGrantInfo@hcapinc.org
• Phone: (510) 207-1736

Required Steps

1. Complete the H-CAP Scholarship Application form (accessible via the application URL)
2. Contact MiGrantInfo@hcapinc.org for specific requirements and deadlines
3. Submit application through the designated portal

Notes

• Specific application requirements, deadlines, and narrative questions are not detailed in the available website content
• Application form exists but detailed submission requirements are not specified
• Contact the Michigan Grant office directly for comprehensive application instructions