The Health Professions Careers Opportunity Program (HPCOP) supports a variety of programs designed to increase the number of underrepresented individuals in health professions training and working in health careers.

Health Professions Pathways Program (HPPP)
HPPP is designed to recruit and support students from underrepresented regions and backgrounds to pursue health careers.
HPPP is a competitive grant opportunity to award organizations that will develop and implement health professions pathways programs that can include pipeline programs, summer internships, and post undergraduate fellowships.
Application Dates
- Opens August 15, 2023
- Closes October 16, 2023
Awards
Health Careers Exploration Program (HCEP)
HCEP formerly Mini-Grants Program is designed to strengthen the educational and social foundations by providing direct and indirect program support for underrepresented and/or disadvantaged individuals interested in pursuing healthcare careers.
HCEP awards up to $25,000 to institutions to support conferences, workshops, or career exploration activities, exposing students to health careers.
Application Dates
- Opens August 15, 2023
- Closes October 16, 2023
Awards
Contact Us
Email: HPCOP@hcai.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 326-3700
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