Mountain State Care Force – Early Outreach to Healthcare Careers

Summary

The West Virginia RHTP is seeking proposals from eligible entities to implement the Mountain State Care Force – Early Outreach & Exposure to Healthcare Careers program, with the goal of engaging at least 10,000 high school students in healthcare career pathways through supplemental outreach, student engagement, and integration with state data systems. Funding is milestone- and performance-based. Total available funding is $1,500,000. The selected grantee must expend funds by July 31, 2027.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include entities capable of implementing large-scale educational outreach to high school students across West Virginia to expose them to healthcare careers and pathways. See official AFA guidance for detailed eligibility requirements.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must submit a Detailed Line-Item Budget (DLIB), budget narrative, and provide information in accordance with the RHTP Budget Instructions (May 2025 revision). Proposals must address expected performance measures and outcomes, detail organizational capacity, and outline implementation and outreach strategies to reach at least 10,000 high school students.

Required attachments

• Detailed Line-Item Budget Worksheet (DLIB)