Are you interested in developing skills in healthcare? We can help you get the training and financial assistance you need. The Collaboration of Wisconsin Rural Investment in Community Healthcare (COW RICH) grant aims to upskill individuals who are interested in specific healthcare fields to get them the training they need. As part of the grant, individuals must intend to work in rural counties due to the large labor shortages in these areas. Individuals do not need to go to school or live in these counties currently. They only need to intend to work in them after graduation. There are no income eligibility requirements.

Healthcare Fields*
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Medical Assistant
Phlebotomist
*Individuals must be graduating by December 31, 2024 in order to qualify for the COW grant.

Counties
Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Clark, Dodge, Fond du Lac (west side), Green Lake, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sauk, Sawyer, St. Croix (east side), Taylor, Washburn, Waupaca, Waushara, Wood