Song Brown Primary Care Residencies (PCR) 2025 Application
🏛 Department of Health Care Access and Information (California)
Can you apply?
This grant is for agricultural researchers and institutions working on beet curly top virus control in California. Applicants must focus on developing new management methods for the beet leafhopper (BLH) or enhancing existing program areas to mitigate the virus.
Priority is given to projects using no-pesticide alternatives or California-registered pesticides approved by the Department of Pesticide Regulation. Proposals must address either direct BLH treatment or rangeland/hillside applications.
Applicants submit proposals to the Beet Curly Top Virus Control Board or its Diagnostics Subcommittee. Deadlines align with posted board meetings.
Program description
This grant opportunity will result in funding organizations to educate and train primary care (family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, and pediatric) residents to work in underserved communities. All residency programs shall incorporate the following strategies into their programs: 1. Providing training sites in medically underserved multi-cultural communities, lower socioeconomic neighborhoods, or rural communities, and preparing primary care physicians for service in such neighborhoods and communities. 2. Establishing procedures to identify, recruit, and match primary care residents who possess characteristics which would suggest a predisposition to practice in areas of unmet need, and who express a commitment to serve in areas of unmet need. 3. Implementing counseling and placement programs to encourage training program graduates to enter practice in areas of unmet need. 4. Providing preceptorship experiences in an area of unmet need to enhance the potential of training program graduates to practice in such an area. Keywords: funding, graduate medical education funding, residency funding, family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatric
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Completed proposal form (format per board guidelines)
- Project narrative describing management method or program enhancement
- Budget and budget justification
- Curriculum vitae or organizational credentials
- Timeline and deliverables
Program contact
- 📧 SongBrown@hcai.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-326-3700
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 116 | 66 | 57% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Researchers and research institutions developing beet curly top virus management methods in California are eligible. Specific organizational requirements are not stated in available materials.
What is the deadline?
Applications follow a rolling schedule aligned with Beet Curly Top Virus Control Board meetings. Check www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/Meetings for posted deadlines and submit 30 days prior to scheduled meetings.
What types of projects are funded?
Grants support development of new management methods for the beet leafhopper vector or enhancements to existing virus mitigation strategies. Research must focus on no-pesticide alternatives or DPR-approved California-registered pesticides.
Is this competitive?
Yes. Preference goes to projects using environmentally sustainable approaches (no-pesticide options) or compliant chemical management strategies. Clear alignment with program priorities strengthens competitiveness.
What is the funding range?
Award amounts up to $190,000 have been documented. Actual funding varies by project scope and available resources.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize whether your project uses no-pesticide alternatives or approved California pesticides—this directly affects priority scoring. Clearly state your approach early in the proposal.
- Review the specific priorities posted by the Beet Curly Top Virus Control Board and Diagnostics Subcommittee before submitting. Alignment with current board focus increases competitiveness.
- Submit at least 30 days before the posted board meeting deadline to avoid rejection on procedural grounds. Plan your timeline carefully around the rolling schedule.
- Demonstrate how your management method addresses the beet leafhopper vector specifically or improves virus mitigation broadly. Connect your work directly to program scope.
- Include clear deliverables and measurable outcomes related to BLH management or virus control. Vague proposals without specific endpoints are less competitive.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Missing the 30-day pre-submission deadline before board meetings results in automatic rejection. Applications not aligned with no-pesticide or approved pesticide priorities receive lower scores. Proposals lacking clear connection to beet leafhopper management or virus mitigation are unfunded.
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