Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Programs
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Webinar – Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Program, Primary Care Residency
Two informational/technical assistance webinars are scheduled for July 15, 2022, to highlight grant funding opportunities for the Song-Brown Primary Care Residency program. Both webinars will offer the same information, providing key information regarding eligibility and how to apply.
The Song-Brown program aims to increase the number of students and residents receiving quality primary care education and training in areas of unmet need throughout California.
Primary Care Residencies (PCR)
Eligibility
Accredited primary care residency training programs (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, or Pediatrics), either traditional or Teaching Health Center (THC).
Application Dates
- Opens June 30, 2022
- Early Submission Review July 29, 2022
- Closes August 12, 2022
Eligible programs may apply for Existing, Expansion, THC, or New Program funding.
Resources
- Song-Brown Glossary
- Primary Care Shortage Area (PCSA) Report
- Expansion Letter Sample
- Letter of Sustainability Sample
Notice of Award
- November 28, 2022
Funding Awards
Outcomes
Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistants (FNP/PA)
Eligibility
California accredited Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant programs are eligible to apply.
Application Dates
- Opens July 18, 2022
- Closes August 16, 2022
Resources
- FNP/PA Grant Guide
- FNP/PA Technical Assistance Guide
- Song-Brown Glossary
- PCSA Report
- Song-Brown Scoring Process
Notice of Award
- October 31, 2022
Funding Awards
Outcomes
Registered Nurses (RN)
Eligibility
Board of Registered Nurse approved pre-licensure (ADN, BSN, MSN) programs are eligible to apply.
Application Dates
- Opens October 3, 2022
- Closes November 1, 2022
Resources
- RN Grant Guide
- Technical Assistance Guide
- Song-Brown Glossary
- Registered Nurse Shortage Area (RNSA) Report
- Song-Brown Scoring Process
Notice of Award
- February 28, 2023
Funding Awards
Outcomes
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for Song-Brown Health Care Workforce Training Act funding?
Accredited family practice residency programs, physician assistant/family nurse practitioner programs and registered nurse programs can apply for funding.
Can students apply for Song-Brown Health Care Workforce Training Act funding?
No, funding is not available to individual students. However, students do benefit from this program if the training program they are participating in has been awarded Song-Brown funding.
When do training programs apply for Song-Brown Health Care Workforce Training Act funding?
HWDD releases applications on an annual basis for each funding program. See the sections above for more information.
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