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CFHA Financial Assistance Program

Program Overview
The CFHA Financial Assistance Program is designed to provide funds to aspiring and current integrated care professionals from historically marginalized and underrepresented groups. This program aims to support education, training, certification, and career development in the field of integrated care. Applicants must complete and meet all criteria below to be eligible for review and award of CFHA financial assistance through this program.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Underrepresented Background: Applicants must affirm, “I am a member of (Insert underrepresented group),” including but not limited to racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and low-income communities.
  • Income-Based Eligibility: Applicants must explain how the funding will help them.

Eligible Funds Uses
Funds awarded are for one year at a time and can be partial amounts should the Review Committee deem appropriate after reviewing the application. Funds are awarded for the following eligible areas of need:

  • Educational Support: Funding for CFHA training programs as applicable to the applicant.
  • CFHA Membership: Coverage of one year of CFHA membership dues (at a time), can partially fund membership as well, as determined by the Review Committee and/or as requested by the applicant.
  • Conference Participation: Registration fees for the annual In-Person Conference and/or Spring Virtual Event

Application Process:
Please complete the application form below. Reach out to us with any questions by emailing info@cfha.net.

Review Process:
The CFHA Finance Committee and Board of Directors review applications within 30 days of receipt based on eligibility criteria. If the board deems it helpful, the CFHA Just Medicine Committee (JMC) may be consulted to review applicants. Decisions are made within 60 days of receipt of applications, and applicants are notified.

Financial Assistance Program Application

To apply, please complete this application:

Address(Required)
Eligibility Confirmation:(Required)
In order to be eligible for the financial aid program, applicants must affirm that they are a member of an underrepresented group. Underrepresented groups may include, but are not limited to racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and low-income communities.
In 200-500 words, please describe the underrepresented group(s) you identify with and how your experiences as a member of this group have influenced your journey or shaped your opportunities. This may include, but is not limited to, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from low-income communities.
Requested Financial Assistance:(Required)
Please select the area of financial assistance that you need.
Please provide a supporting statement of 250-500 words explaining how the funding will support your education or professional development goals.
Acknowledgment and Agreement:(Required)
I certify that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation may result in disqualification from the CFHA Financial Assistance Program.