Mountain State Care Force – Rural Healthcare Apprenticeships

Summary

The program aims to increase rural health workforce supply for high-need roles such as technicians and EMTs, with performance-based funding tied to employment and retention outcomes. Apprenticeship recipients must commit to five years of rural service.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include entities capable of recruiting, training, and retaining rural healthcare workforce through apprenticeship models in West Virginia. See full Guidance and AFA document for specific eligibility requirements.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must submit a Detailed Line-Item Budget (DLIB), budget narrative, and all required forms as specified in the guidance documents. Proposal must demonstrate capacity to co-fund paid apprenticeships and ensure five-year rural service commitments. Detailed requirements are in the application guidance.

Required attachments

• Detailed Line-Item Budget (DLIB) Worksheet
• Budget Narrative