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Office of Grants in the Division of Workforce Development under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) manages grant programs specifically tailored to enhance the health and human services workforce. This office focuses on supporting education, training, and career development in fields related to health care and human services.

Mission

The mission of this Office of Grants is to distribute federal funding to organizations that develop and implement workforce training initiatives, promoting a robust, skilled, and culturally competent health and human services workforce capable of meeting community needs.

Parent organization

This office is part of the Division of Workforce Development within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Legislation

The grants managed by this office are often authorized under health-related legislation like the Public Health Service Act or specific acts aimed at workforce development in health sectors, such as the Health Professions Education Partnership Act^[1].

Number of employees

The specific number of employees isn't publicly detailed, but includes grant managers, policy analysts, and support staff working on health workforce development.

Organization structure

**Grant Administration** handles the lifecycle of grants from solicitation to closeout.
**Workforce Policy Development** aligns grant programs with health workforce needs and policy goals.
**Program Oversight** monitors the performance and impact of funded programs.

List of programs

Health Workforce Training Grants to increase the number of qualified health professionals.
Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development focused on specialized training.
Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training for mental health and substance abuse professionals.

Last total enacted budget

The budget for specific offices like this within HHS isn't publicly broken down, but they operate within the broader HHS budget, which for FY 2023 was around $1.7 trillion, including mandatory and discretionary funds^[2].

Services provided

This office provides grant administration services, technical assistance to grantees, policy development to guide grant programs, and oversight to ensure that funds are used effectively to improve health workforce capabilities.

Regulations overseen

They ensure compliance with federal grant regulations, including those set by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for federal financial assistance. They also monitor adherence to health and human services-specific regulations in grant execution.

Headquarters address

The office would be located at HHS's headquarters: 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201, USA.

Website

The specific website would be part of HHS, likely under sections related to grants or workforce development: https://www.hhs.gov/grants/index.html.

Wikipedia article

There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Office of Grants in the Division of Workforce Development under HHS.

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-== Overview ==
+'''Office of Grants in the Division of Workforce Development''' under the [[Department of Health and Human Services|U.S. Department of Health and Human Services]] (HHS) manages grant programs specifically tailored to enhance the health and human services workforce. This office focuses on supporting education, training, and career development in fields related to health care and human services.
-'''Office of Grants''' in the Division of Workforce Development is responsible for managing grant programs aimed at enhancing workforce development across various sectors. This office operates within a broader framework to support education, training, and employment opportunities, ensuring that workforce initiatives align with economic development goals.
 == Mission ==
-The mission of the Office of Grants is to facilitate the distribution of federal funds to organizations that provide workforce training, education, and employment services, thereby fostering a skilled workforce that meets the needs of employers and supports economic growth.
+The mission of this Office of Grants is to distribute federal funding to organizations that develop and implement workforce training initiatives, promoting a robust, skilled, and culturally competent health and human services workforce capable of meeting community needs.
 == Parent organization ==
-The Office of Grants is part of the [[Division of Workforce Development]], which can be under different departments or agencies depending on the state or federal level. For example, at the federal level, it might be part of the [[U.S. Department of Labor]] or [[U.S. Department of Commerce]].
+This office is part of the [[Division of Workforce Development]] within the [[U.S. Department of Health and Human Services]].
 == Legislation ==
-Grants in workforce development are typically authorized through various pieces of legislation like the [[Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)]], which provides the framework for federal investment in workforce development<ref>https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wioa</ref>.
+The grants managed by this office are often authorized under health-related legislation like the [[Public Health Service Act]] or specific acts aimed at workforce development in health sectors, such as the [[Health Professions Education Partnership Act]]<ref>https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/aspe/index.html</ref>.
 == Number of employees ==
-The exact number of employees in the Office of Grants isn't specified publicly, but it would include grant managers, analysts, and administrative support staff.
+The specific number of employees isn't publicly detailed, but includes grant managers, policy analysts, and support staff working on health workforce development.
 == Organization structure ==
-* **Grant Management** oversees the application process, compliance, and performance monitoring of grant recipients.
+* **Grant Administration** handles the lifecycle of grants from solicitation to closeout.
-* **Program Development** designs grant programs aligned with industry needs and policy objectives.
+* **Workforce Policy Development** aligns grant programs with health workforce needs and policy goals.
-* **Technical Assistance** provides support to grant applicants and recipients.
+* **Program Oversight** monitors the performance and impact of funded programs.
 == List of programs ==
-- **Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC)** to support job creation in rural areas.
-- **Apprenticeship Building America** to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs.
+* Health Workforce Training Grants to increase the number of qualified health professionals.
-- **Youth Workforce Development** programs for out-of-school youth.
+* Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development focused on specialized training.
+* Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training for mental health and substance abuse professionals.
 == Last total enacted budget ==
-Specific budget figures for just the Office of Grants are not typically detailed publicly; however, it operates within the broader budget allocations for workforce development, which can be in the billions annually across federal agencies.
+The budget for specific offices like this within HHS isn't publicly broken down, but they operate within the broader HHS budget, which for FY 2023 was around $1.7 trillion, including mandatory and discretionary funds<ref>https://www.hhs.gov/about/budget/fy2023/index.html</ref>.
-== Leader ==
-The title of the leader could be something like '''Director of Grants Management'''.
 == Services provided ==
-The Office of Grants provides services like grant planning, solicitation, and management; technical assistance for grant applications and implementation; performance monitoring; and ensuring compliance with federal grant rules. They also work to align grants with current labor market needs and policy priorities.
+This office provides grant administration services, technical assistance to grantees, policy development to guide grant programs, and oversight to ensure that funds are used effectively to improve health workforce capabilities.
 == Regulations overseen ==
-This office ensures that all grants comply with federal regulations, including those related to financial accountability, program performance, and equitable access to funding opportunities. They oversee adherence to OMB's Uniform Guidance for federal awards.
+They ensure compliance with federal grant regulations, including those set by the [[Office of Management and Budget]] (OMB) for federal financial assistance. They also monitor adherence to health and human services-specific regulations in grant execution.
 == Headquarters address ==
-The location would vary based on the specific agency or department it falls under, typically in Washington, D.C., or state capitals for state-level offices.
+The office would be located at HHS's headquarters: 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201, USA.
 == Website ==
-There's no single website for this specific office as it would be part of a larger department or agency's site. For example, within the Department of Labor, it would be under: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/grants.
+The specific website would be part of HHS, likely under sections related to grants or workforce development: https://www.hhs.gov/grants/index.html.
 == Wikipedia article ==
-There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Office of Grants in the Division of Workforce Development.
+There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Office of Grants in the Division of Workforce Development under HHS.
 <references />
-[[Category:United States Department of Labor]] or [[Category:United States Department of Commerce]] depending on the context
+[[Category:United States Department of Health and Human Services]]