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GrantCalifornia Health Careers Exploration Program (HCEP)
Atlas Opportunity Score82/100
FundingApproximately $300,000 available statewide. Category A: up to $12,000, or $20,000 when at least 50% of the program focuses on behavioral health and/or caring for older adults (minimum 100 participants). Category B: up to $15,000, or $25,000 when at least 50% focuses on behavioral health and/or caring for older adults (minimum 50 participants).
DeadlineOctober 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST (exact wording in the controlling 2026 HCEP Grant Guide)
Required next actionVerify 501(c)(3) status through the California Department of Justice Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, upload proof of verification, provide the organization website URL, and submit through HCAI eApp by October 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST, exactly as stated in the controlling 2026 HCEP Grant Guide.
Current statusCloses SoonSource verificationSeptember 19, 2026Tracked applicant typesCommunity-Based Organization, Educational Institution, Nonprofit Organization
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