The purpose of the SWECE Grant Program is to fund institutions and organizations to increase the number of Social Workers serving in California, especially children and youth. This program offers funding for: expanding capacity for an existing Master of Social Work (MSW) program, establishing a new Master of Social Work (MSW) program, and establishing a new Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) program.
Donor Name: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 10/28/2022
Size of the Grant: up to $1,500,000
Details:
The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) administers health workforce programs, including the Social Work Education Capacity Expansion (SWECE) Grant Program. These workforce programs promote the expansion of postsecondary education and training to meet behavioral health workforce needs.
This grant opportunity will result in grant agreement(s) with educational institutions to develop new Bachelor of Art in Social Work (BASW) and/or Master of Social Work (MSW) programs as well as to expand MSW programs that educate and prepare additional MSW students, including those that serve children and youth. These activities would include capacity to:
- Work on multi-disciplinary teams
- Work with underserved populations
- Reflect SWECE guiding principles in coursework and field placements.
Funding Information
- New BASW and/or MSW Programs
- Eligible programs may receive an award up to $1,500,000.
- Expand existing MSW Programs
- Eligible programs may receive $120,000 per filled first year position, with a maximum of 25 admissions.
Eligibility Criteria
To find out if your program is eligible for this funding opportunity, please answer the questions below:
- Is your university establishing a new BASW and/or MSW program? If yes, you may apply for funding as a new BASW and/or MSW program. You are required, as part of your application to seek accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
- Is your university expanding an existing MSW program? If yes, you must already be accredited by the CSWE, and your field placements must be located in California.
For more information, visit CDHCAI.