Partner with CNAP and take advantage of the various financial awards that are available to benefit SNF workforce development initiatives in California. You may be eligible for multiple awards depending on your facilities needs and goals, and may apply for all awards through one single application.
Applications must be received for each facility independently.
*Award cycles will repeat each year through 2027. As your facility becomes eligible for awards, you may apply.
Please send the required documents (listed below) to CNAPinfo@cahf.org at the time of application submission.
Facility-Based NATP: SNF is CDPH accredited to conduct both theory and clinical training for CNAs.
Alternative NATP: SNF partners with an accredited online NATP for theory training while conducting the clinical component on-site.
Become NATP Approved: Development and Approval of a Facility-Based NATP Webinar
Facilities who are successful in receiving a 2023 or later CDPH Facility-based (or Alternative*) NATP approval notice for Earn and Learn training, will receive a maximum award of $2,000.
*Alternative: Partnering with an approved CDPH online training program per AFL 20-89.1
Required documentation to be emailed in conjunction with application:
Facilities that hires or certifies a second certified Director of Staff Development in 2023 or later will be eligible for a maximum award of $2,000.
Required documentation to be emailed in conjunction with application:
Earn and Learn: Students are employees - ALL educational and competency testing fees are covered, and hourly wages paid through NA training
Become NATP Approved: Development and Approval of a Facility-Based NATP Webinar
Establish a partnership with a facility-based or community-based Earn and Learn Program
Facilities that provide Earn and Learn programs in conjunction with a CDPH approved NATP will receive $2,000 per certified CNA. Unlimited each year while annual funds are available.
Earn and Learn (3 ways to be eligible):
Required documents for all E&L awards:
Documentation to be emailed to CNAP in conjunction with application:
1. CDPH approved as a Facility-based NATP
2. CDPH approved as a Facility-based – Alternative NATP in contract with an online provider
3. CDPH approved in partnership with a Community-based NATP:
OR CDPH executed and approved Approval Letter for facility Under approved NATP Partner to confirm addition of clinical site to online nurse assistant training program.
Facilities that participate in the CUSP program will be awarded a 1x award of $2,000 for program implementation; $3,000 for (4) Supervisor Trainings and $600 per upskilled CNA. View CUSP Certifications
To participate in CUSP Implementation, all 3 portions of CUSP need to be agreed to (1. Allow all CNA employees that meet criteria to participate in CUSP 2. Guarantee of an incremental, standardized wage increase for each CUSP level attained and 3. Acknowledgment of new employee’s pre-existing CNA CUSP level of achievement upon hire.) Complete and return the CUSP MOU/registry completed and verified by CNAP.
Required documentation to be emailed in conjunction with application:
Required reporting: CNA Demographics & Facility Reporting
Facilities that support CNA upskilling through the CUSP program and successfully complete levels II-IV will receive $600 per certification.
* If an existing CNA employee has been on the floor for 18 months and meets the employer eligibility criteria, the CNA may advance through levels II-IV without the incremental 6 months in-between levels. The employer needs to agree to incremental wage increases associated with each level, as determined by the facility.
Facilities that participate in the CUSP program and certify a designated staff licensed nurse to be the supervisor trainer to oversee the CUSP skill competency checks will receive $750 per training course up to 4 courses per facility.
Facilities certified to host clinical rotations will receive an award of $25 per student.
Required documentation to be emailed in conjunction with application:
“While the application process at first seemed a bit daunting, once the CNAP team walked me through everything, it was super easy to submit all of the required documents. From there on out, we only saw great benefits through our relationship with CNAP, including the care that our Earn and Learn CNA graduates are now delivering in our facility.”
Chad Kanow , Assistant Administrator , Oak River Rehab
“CNAP awards have allowed us to continue to offer this program with a reduced demand on facilities resources! It is very easy to work with the CNAP staff! The application process is simple, they explain everything, and it is well organized. We feel incredibly supported!”
Brandy Arana, Administrator and NATP Coordinator, Kern Valley
"Without knowing the process, the CNAP application can seem a bit daunting, but once you work with the CNAP team, the process is really streamlined, not complicated at all. The staff is so supportive."
- Daenen Miller, Administrator, Crystal Ridge Care Center
"We just received our first check for the CNAP program for the 18 CNAs that we put through our CNA class. All our interactions with Mai and Zane have been nothing short of amazing. They were with us the entire way and felt invested in our success. Their instructions were clear and concise, and they went above and beyond to ensure we received our reward. We will gladly continue to work with them in future cohorts and are grateful for this partnership."
- Colby Hollingsworth, Administrator
“We are thrilled with the CNAP funds received as they have provided us with the financial flexibility to enhance our classrooms and work stations for both our employee students and long-term staff. Thanks to CNAP we can invest in improvements that directly benefit our learning environment and support our educational goals. The process of accessing the funds was straightforward and we appreciate the opportunity to utilize them for our specific needs. CNAP has truly made a positive impact on our facility, and we look forward to our continued partnership.”
-Jennifer Emley, Quality Assistant
“Our experience with the CNAP program has been incredibly beneficial to our facility. With our second cohort of Earn and Learn students graduating soon and another one planned for the near future, CNAP has played a vital role in addressing our staffing needs. Thanks to the Earn and Learn classes, we have significantly reduced our reliance on the CNA registry, saving us $50,000 per month. CNAP’s support has empowered us to build a sustainable workforce and further enhance our patient care and satisfaction. We look forward to our continued partnership.”
-Robert Durban, Administrator
“Thanks to the valuable guidance and support from CNAP staff and the CNAP Resources, our facility navigated the accreditation process and successfully obtained our facility based NATP approval. This achievement not only brought us multiple financial rewards but has also empowered us to hire and train our own CNAs. We are now eagerly preparing to launch an Earn and Learn program, with the goal of building a sustainable and renewable workforce.”
-Almaroof Apatira, Administrator
"CNAP has aided us with graduating 12 Nurse Assistant Students, successfully passing their state exams to obtain their certifications. The application process is simple and well organized. CNAP awards have allowed us to continue to offer this program with a reduced demand on facilities resources and has offered us a great deal more support than just financial awards. Earn and Learn helps increase our retention of newly trained and certified CNA’s!"
-Brandy Arana, LMS Administrator and NATP Coordinator
"Quality Care Health Foundation’s Certified Nursing Assistant Program has been a welcome resource in supporting our goals of training and retaining CNAs. The CNAP program team was easy to work with and supportive throughout the award application and disbursement process. They kept their requests concise, were realistic with deliverable due dates and sent reminders when needed."
- Patrick Woolpert, Finance Director
"Our experience working with CNAP has been wonderful. Megan was clear and concise with all instructions and also easy to reach if I had any questions. I have felt supported throughout the entire process. As we endeavor to train the best CNAs to support our residents, this grant has made the process so much easier. The support has allowed us to continue to grow our program which only benefits our facilities and residents! We look forward to our future partnership with CNAP in the coming years!"
- Jenny Rivera, Cambridge Health Services
