News

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March 7, 2023 California Awards $16.9 Million in Grants to Expand Registered Nurse Training Programs 

The awards support 565 student slots, an increase of 153 slots from the previous application cycle.

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February 1, 2023 HCAI awards $59.4 Million in Social Work Education Capacity Expansion Grants 

The grant funding will add 860 more social work student slots in California.  

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January 31, 2023 HCAI awards $49.6 Million in Grants to Support Primary Care Residency Programs 

Grants will support 17 new and expanded programs and create 87 new residency positions across California.

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Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Program

Funding opportunities for training programs committed to increasing the number of primary care providers in California.

Behavioral Health Programs

Funding opportunities for training programs committed to increasing the number of mental and behavioral health practitioners.

Health Professions Careers Opportunity Program

Funding opportunities for programs committed to increasing the number of underrepresented individuals in health professions training and health careers.

Rural Health Grant Programs

Funding opportunities for programs dedicated to providing rural health services.

About Grant Opportunities

The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) provides grant opportunities for educational institutions that support the education and training of mental health and primary care health professionals. These grants focus on increasing the number of underrepresented students and residents receiving training, increasing access to quality care in areas of unmet need.  HCAI also provides grants to organizations that introduce students to health career options through conferences, workshops, and health career exploration.

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