Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce Program (PATH)

PURPOSE:

To create, support, and expand the opportunities of individuals in the nursing pathway and select healthcare pathways to obtain credentials and degrees that allow them to enter and/or advance their careers in the healthcare industry.  Additionally, this grant aims to address the shortage of workers in the healthcare industry that have been exasperated by the COVID 19 pandemic.  Twenty-five (25) million dollars for a grant period of July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023. For the grant period July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024, the Governor’s Budget Proposal includes $25,000,000. This is subject to appropriation by the General Assembly.

FY2025 Resources

FY2025 Program Design

FY20205 Implementation Plan Template

FY2025 GATA Budget

FY2025 Grant Application (GATA-exempt)

FY2025 Grant Allocations

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October 2023 PATH Learning Community

PATH Learning Community 07.18.2023 FY24 Recording

PATH Learning Community 07.18.2023 FY24 PPT

PATH Learning Community 06.13.2023 FY2023 Close Out Recording

PATH Learning Community 06.13.2023 FY2023 Close Out PPT

FY23 PATH Supplemental Report Template

PATH Student Success Template

FY24 PATH FAQ (Updated 08/30/2023)

Uniform Grant Application Template

FY24 Budget Modification Template

FY24 PATH Quarterly Report Template

 

Allocations for Districts

FY2023 PATH Allocation

FY2024 PATH Allocations

FY2024 Planning (subject to appropriation)

Districts must complete an Implementation Plan, Uniform Budget, and Uniform Application Cover Page to received funding in FY2024. Templates are linked below

Program Design

Implementation Plan Template

Uniform Budget Template

PATH Learning Community 4.12.23 FY2024 Planning PPT

PATH Learning Community 4.12.23 FY2024 Planning Recording

Grant Package Submissions are Due: June 1, 2023

Please direct questions about this funding opportunity to Natasha Allan, Senior Director for CTE, (natasha.allan@illinois.gov).

 

FY 2023 PATH FAQ (updated 05.30.23)

Archived Resources

FY 2023 PATH FAQ (updated 05.30.23)

FY2023 PATH Grant Kick-off Zoom Meeting (VIDEO)

FY 2023 PATH Quarterly Report Template

FY 2023 PATH Emergency Rules

FY 2023 PATH Budget Modification Form

PATH Learning Community Presentation 2.15.2023

PATH Outreach Presentation 2.15.2023

Stipend Guidance