Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application
🏛 Department of Health Care Access and Information (California)
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations that train Registered Nurses to work in underserved communities across California. Eligible applicants likely include nursing schools, community colleges, hospitals, and workforce development programs. Projects must focus on recruiting nurse trainees committed to practicing in areas of unmet healthcare need. Support includes recruitment procedures, counseling/placement programs, and preceptorship experiences in underserved settings.
This grant is for organizations that train Registered Nurses to work in underserved communities across California. Eligible applicants likely include nursing schools, community colleges, hospitals, and workforce development programs. Projects must focus on recruiting nurse trainees committed to practicing in areas of unmet healthcare need. Support includes recruitment procedures, counseling/placement programs, and preceptorship experiences in underserved settings.
Program description
This grant opportunity will result in funding organizations to train Registered Nurse trainees to work in underserved communities. Such strategies shall incorporate the following elements: 1.Establishing procedures to identify, recruit, and admit registered nurse trainees 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. 2. Implementing counseling and placement programs to encourage training program graduates to enter practice in areas of unmet need. 3.Providing preceptorship experience in an area of unmet need to enhance the potential of training program graduates to practice in such an area.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- Colleges (all higher ed)
- Community College
- Hospital
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for organizations that train Registered Nurses to work in underserved communities across California. Eligible applicants likely include nursing schools, community colleges, hospitals, and workforce development programs. Projects must focus on recruiting nurse trainees committed to practicing in areas of unmet healthcare need. Support includes recruitment procedures, counseling/placement programs, and preceptorship experiences in underserved settings.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Application form (California HCAI format)
- Project narrative/proposal
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Recruitment and placement plan details
- Preceptorship site agreements or letters of commitment
Program contact
- 📧 SongBrown@hcai.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-326-3700
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Likely nursing education programs, colleges, hospitals, and workforce development organizations in California. Contact the agency for specific eligibility requirements.
What is the funding deadline?
The application deadline is October 22, 2026. Plan ahead as this appears to be an annual cycle.
What activities does the grant support?
Recruiting and training RN students for underserved areas, counseling/placement services, and preceptorship experiences in areas of healthcare need.
How competitive is this grant?
With $2.7M in total funding, competition depends on number of applicants. Strong applications emphasize recruitment of committed candidates and track record in underserved communities.
What is the typical award amount?
Award amounts are not specified. Contact the funding agency for typical grant sizes and project duration expectations.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Contact the California Department of Health Care Access and Information early for detailed eligibility requirements and past award examples.
- Design recruitment strategies that actively identify nursing students with genuine commitment to underserved community practice.
- Include specific metrics for measuring placement success in areas of healthcare need.
- Document your organization's experience working with underserved populations and healthcare workforce development.
- Partner with clinical sites in underserved areas to strengthen preceptorship components of your proposal.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak recruitment strategies that don't clearly identify candidates likely to serve underserved areas. Vague placement and outcomes tracking plans. Insufficient documentation of organizational capacity and past workforce development success.
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