Grants for Organizations

Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Programs

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 Residency (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

  • Opened July 25, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
  • Early Submission Review August 27, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. 
  • Closed September 10, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. 

Eligible programs may apply for Existing, Expansion, THC, or New Program funding.

Resources

Notice of Award

  • January 2025

Funding Awards

Testimonials

Outcomes

Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (FNP/PA) Postgraduate Fellowship

Update

There will be no FNP/PA Postgraduate Fellowship application for the 2024 cycle.

Funding Awards

Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (FNP/PA)

Eligibility

California accredited/approved Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant programs are eligible to apply.

Application Dates

  • Opens September 26, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
  • Early Submission Review October 29, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. 
  • Closes November 12, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. 

Resources

Notice of Award

  • February 2025

Funding Awards

Outcomes

Midwifery

Application Cycle: OPEN

Applications must be submitted by 3:00 p.m., December 5, 2024. Review the 2024/2025 Licensed Midwifery Program Grant Guide for program guidance and requirements.

Apply Now Grant Guide

Eligibility

California accredited/approved Certified Nurse Midwifery and Licensed Midwifery programs are eligible to apply.

Application Dates

Certified nurse Midwifery (CNM)

  • Opens September 26, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
  • Early Submission Review October 29, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. 
  • Closes November 12, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. 

Licensed Midwifery (LM)

  • Opens October 24, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
  • Early Submission Review November 21, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
  • Closes December 5, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.

Resources

Notice of Award

  • February 2025

Funding Awards

Registered Nurses (RN)

Application Cycle: OPEN

Applications must be submitted by 3:00 p.m., December 5, 2024. Review the 2024/2025 Registered Nurse Program Grant Guide for program guidance and requirements.

Apply Now Grant Guide

Application Dates

  • Opens October 24, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
  • Early Submission Review November 21, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
  • Closes December 5, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.

Eligibility

Board of Registered Nurse approved pre-licensure (ADN, BSN, MSN) programs are eligible to apply.

Resources

Notice of Award

  • February 2025

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.

Song-Brown Program 50th Anniversary

Last year, the California Department of Health Care Access and Information celebrates the historic 50th anniversary of investing in California's Health Workforce Training.

Celebration Video

Contact Us

Email: SongBrown@hcai.ca.gov

Phone: (916) 326-3700

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