RISE AR
Recruitment, Innovation, Skills, & Education for Arkansas Healthcare

Who is this for?

RISE AR is intended for healthcare employers, training institutions, workforce organizations, and educational partners focused on rural workforce development.

What does success look like?

More healthcare professionals practicing in rural Arkansas and stronger, sustainable workforce pipelines.

What will RISE AR fund and support?

RISE AR supports workforce development across the full pipeline, including:

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Recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals

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Training, education, and career pathway programs

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Earn‑while‑you‑learn models and skill-building initiatives

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Partnerships between healthcare providers and educational institutions

Important to know before applying:

Projects must support long-term workforce capacity rather than short-term staffing solutions.

What is next?

Upcoming announcements will provide detailed information regarding eligibility criteria and award frameworks via Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs).

RISE AR Recruitment, Innovation, Skills, & Education for Arkansas Healthcare