Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP)
HHS-HRSA
Status:
Forecasted
July 7, 2023
Posted:
Deadline:
January 5, 2024
Funding
43600000
Program:
Award Floor:
Ceiling:
1000000
Match Required?
No
Eligibility
All
States:
Entity Types:
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations, Nonprofits (with 501(c)(3) status)
The Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) purpose is to develop a healthcare workforce that maximizes patient and family engagement to address gaps in health for older adults by integrating geriatrics and primary care and other appropriate specialties, including collaboration with community partners. The purpose of this program is to improve health outcomes for older adults by developing a healthcare workforce that maximizes patient and family engagement, and by integrating geriatrics and primary care. The goals of this program are: 1) to educate and train the primary care and geriatrics workforce to care for older adults in integrated geriatrics and primary care models, and 2) to partner with community based organizations (CBOs) to address gaps in healthcare for older adults, promote age-friendly health systems and dementia-friendly communities, and address the social determinants of health.