HCAI Amplifying Impact Initiative Phase 2, First New CHW/Promotora Funding Stream Since 2024 Cuts
HCAI committed to a new phase of the Amplifying Impact Initiative launching May 2026, with applications having closed March 30. Partial reversal of the 2024 Budget Act elimination of CHW/P/R funding — represents new (limited) state investment in the workforce after the certification accreditation process was abandoned.
Awards expected in May. First meaningful CHW/P/R funding stream since 2024 cuts — FQHCs employing CHW/Promotoras (~9,200 statewide) should monitor announcement window in May for funding flow to partner CBOs and possible direct opportunities.
HCAI also confirmed in updated 2026 guidance that the formal CHW/P/R accreditation process will NOT be implemented; workforce continues under Medi-Cal 'certificate of completion OR 2,000-hour experience pathway' model.
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- Safety-net workforce and capacity shifts
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