Health Professions Pathways Program: Population Health Investment (HPPP Pop HI)
HCAI works to expand access to equitable, high‑quality, and affordable healthcare across California by strengthening healthcare delivery systems, facilities, workforce, and data-driven strategies. In partnership with Covered California, HCAI is offering the Health Professions Pathways Program: Population Health Investment (HPPP‑Pop HI) to support underrepresented individuals in pursuing health careers and building a more culturally and linguistically competent healthcare workforce
Application Cycle: CLOSED
Check back here for information regarding the next 2027 application cycle.
The Health Professions Pathways Program (HPPP) is designed to recruit and support students from underrepresented regions and backgrounds to pursue careers in health professions. HPPP provides structured pathways that create early exposure, hands-on experience, and preparation for entry into health career training programs.
For the 2026 cycle, HCAI is partnering with Covered California to broaden the program’s reach by adding post‑baccalaureate scholarships and enhanced pathway‑strengthening activities. As a competitive grant opportunity, HPPP will fund organizations implementing eligible pathway programs—including pipeline initiatives, summer internships, hands‑on learning experiences, post‑undergraduate fellowships, and post‑baccalaureate preparation efforts to support underrepresented students’ advancement into health professions training.
Application Dates
- Open August 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
- Close October 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Awards
- 2026 HPPP Awards │Anticipated in January 2027
Resources
- 2026 HPPP Grant Guide
- 2026 HPPP Technical Assistance Guide
- HCAI and Covered California HPPP Informational Webinar │April 29, 2026│Materials│Recording
- Health Professions Pathways Program: Population Health Investment Webinar│August 26, 2026│Recording
Health Professions Pathways Program (HPPP)
HPPP is designed to recruit and support students from underrepresented regions and backgrounds to pursue health careers.
HPPP now includes pipeline programs, summer internships, and post undergraduate fellowships. The next application cycle will include support for post-baccalaureate scholarships and programs that support justice and system involved youth.
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
- Open August 15, 2023
- Close October 31, 2023
Webinar
Health Professions Pathways Program (HPPP) Webinar │August 30, 2023│ Recording
Awards
Resources
Contact Us
Email: HPCOP@hcai.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 326-3700
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