Primary Care Residency (PCR)
This grant opportunity will result in funding organizations to educate and train primary care residents to work in underserved communities.

Application Cycle: CLOSED
Check back here for information regarding the next application cycle in June 2026.
Song-Brown Primary Care Residency 2026 Application Cycle Webinar
HCAI will offer two technical assistance webinar sessions covering the 2026 Song‑Brown Primary Care Residency Grant Program. These sessions will provide an overview of the 2026 grant funding opportunities and important details about the application process. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about the program and get your questions answered. Register for a session.
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
- Open June 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
- Early Submission Review July 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
- Close August 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Eligible programs may apply for Existing, Expansion, THC, or New Program funding.
Resources
- 2026-27 Primary Care Residency Program Grant Guide (Coming Soon)
- 2025-26 Primary Care Residency TA Guide
- Song-Brown Program Allowable Costs Guide
- Song-Brown Glossary
- Song-Brown Certification and Final Report Guide
- Primary Care Shortage Area (PCSA) Report
- Expansion Letter Sample
- Letter of Sustainability Sample
- Primary Care Residency Webinar Recording Session 1 (July 2025)
- Primary Care Residency Webinar Recording Session 2 (July 2025)
Notice of Award
December 2025
Funding Awards
Testimonials
Dr. Debbie Lupeika, MD Shasta Community Health Center Family Medicine Residency Program
Outcomes
Contact Us
Email: SongBrown@hcai.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 326-3700
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