Health Professions Pathways Program: Population Health Investment (HPPP Pop HI)
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 upcoming 2026 cycle, HCAI is excited to partner with Covered California to expand program reach and impact. Through this partnership, the new cycle will continue to support pipeline programs, summer internships, and post‑undergraduate fellowships, and will now include post‑baccalaureate scholarships and enhanced activities that strengthen pathways for underrepresented students.
HPPP is a competitive grant opportunity for organizations that develop and implement health professions pathways programs. Eligible programs may include pipeline initiatives, summer internship models, hands-on learning experiences, post‑undergraduate fellowships, and post‑baccalaureate preparation programs designed to advance students into health professional training.
Application Dates
- Open August 14, 2026
- Close October 16, 2026
Webinar
Health Professions Pathways Program (HPPP Pop HI) Technical Assistance Webinar
HCAI will host a technical assistance webinar on the Health Professions Pathways Program (HPPP) – Pop HI on August 26, 2026. This session will provide an overview of the 2026 grant funding opportunities and important details about the application process.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more and get your questions answered!
Awards
- 2026 HPPP Awards │Anticipated in January 2027
Resources
- 2026 HPPP Grant Guide (Coming Soon)
- 2026 HPPP Technical Assistance Guide (Coming Soon)
- HCAI and Covered California HPPP Informational Webinar │April 29, 2026│Materials│Recording (Coming Soon)
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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