Have questions about the Kathy J. Pedersen Grant to Promote Equitable Care? Hear from nccPA Health Foundation leaders and past grantees about how to pursue these funds to address a health disparity or public health need in your community. See questions answered during our live webinar and then be sure to apply by June 1, 2023.
We understand that systemic improvements in mental health are possible by advancing the roles of PAs and strengthening partnerships to address these conditions.
We affirm the importance of integrating oral health into PA practice and the role that PAs have in increasing care access, minimizing oral disease burden, and reducing associated disparities.
We believe that fostering professional, ethical practice is a critical part of providing equitable, high-quality care.
We recognize the impact of health inequity and support PAs’ vital role in making health care more equitable and accessible for all.
The nccPA Health Foundation recognizes the invaluable role of PAs in providing whole-person care. Our commitment to PA professional development and education is the heart of everything we do.
Apply for up to $2,500 for activities that expand access to health promotion, education, and treatment to foster more equitable care.
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Apply for up to $2,500 for activities that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, as well as expanding PA education and practice pipelines.
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Apply for up to $2,500 for a PA-led project that reduces stigma or raises awareness of mental health needs, promotes prevention, or fosters education and treatment.
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Apply for up to $3,000 to integrate oral health into your PA program curriculum or clinical practice and evaluate your strategies.
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Apply for up to $2,500 to design and implement a PA-led project that advances oral health awareness, prevention and treatment.
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Apply for up to $5,000 to promote innovative strategies that foster equitable care and address public health needs.
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Apply for up to $2,500 for activities that expand access to health promotion, education, and treatment to foster more equitable care.
Learn More
Apply for up to $2,500 for activities that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, as well as expanding PA education and practice pipelines.
Learn More
Apply for up to $2,500 for a PA-led project that reduces stigma or raises awareness of mental health needs, promotes prevention, or fosters education and treatment.
Learn More
Apply for up to $3,000 to integrate oral health into your PA program curriculum or clinical practice and evaluate your strategies.
Learn More
Apply for up to $2,500 to design and implement a PA-led project that advances oral health awareness, prevention and treatment.
Learn More
Apply for up to $5,000 to promote innovative strategies that foster equitable care and address public health needs.
Learn More
Questions about applying for this grant? Watch to learn more about the grant and see applicants' questions answered.
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The nccPA Health Foundation is a supporting organization of the NCCPA, the only certifying body for more than 168,000 Certified PAs in the United States. We work with NCCPA and additional partners to understand issues impacting health and to design solutions that help PAs provide high-quality care.
Do you share our vision for equity in health care? View our grants and get the funding you need to put plans into action. Certified PAs, PA students, and health care organizations are welcome to apply.