ARP: Shelby County TN, Grant to Bolster Healthcare Workforce
Idea Category: Healthcare, Jobs and Entrepreneurship | Funding Source: American Rescue Plan
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris announced a $14 million Public Health Workforce and Infrastructure Grant from the American Rescue Plan to upskill and retain its public health workforce. This grant will allow the Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) to develop and implement a workforce development plan, including educational opportunities for employees to expand their education in graduate and certificate public health programs (3 doctorates, 5 masters, and 5 certifications). Additionally, the grant will help SCHD perform ongoing data assessments to monitor workforce needs, enhance diversity among its workforce, and partner with community organizations for competency training to better address health inequities and disparities in the community.
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Community Health Hubs
Idea Category: 2025 Ideas Challenge, Improving Quality of Life | Funding Source: ARP
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Idea Category: Public Safety | Funding Source: ARP
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Idea Category: Criminal Justice, Jobs and Entrepreneurship | Funding Source: ARP
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Idea Category: Climate Change | Funding Source: ARP
901 Student Passport – A Local Getaway for Students and Families
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