Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application
🏛 Department of Health Care Access and Information (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Jul 10, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California-based nonprofits serving multiple counties in the Inland Region with disaster preparedness programming. Eligible organizations must serve vulnerable populations disproportionately impacted by emergencies, including immigrants, refugees, farmworkers, people with disabilities, seniors, and those experiencing homelessness.
Organizations can work independently or form subgrant partnerships with local nonprofits. Geographic focus areas are at moderate to high disaster risk within the Inland Region.
Activities must increase community capacity for disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation while reducing social vulnerability in target communities.
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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
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Application form (as specified by Governor's Office of Emergency Services)
- Program narrative describing activities and target populations
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Evidence of nonprofit status
- Letters of partnership agreement (if applicable)
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 | 20 | 10 | 50% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
California nonprofits serving multiple counties in the Inland Region. Organizations must focus on vulnerable and socially vulnerable populations affected by disasters.
What activities does this grant support?
Disaster training, preparedness resources, response planning, recovery support, and mitigation efforts. Work can target immigrants, refugees, farmworkers, people with disabilities, seniors, and other vulnerable groups.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This grant does not require matching funds or cost-sharing contributions.
How much funding is available?
Total funding pool is $1,500,000 for the entire Inland Region. Individual award amounts vary by proposal and evaluation.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is February 23, 2026. Confirm all submission requirements with the Governor's Office of Emergency Services.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your proposal on serving multiple counties in the Inland Region, not just a single jurisdiction.
- Prioritize equity outcomes for the most vulnerable populations listed (immigrants, farmworkers, disabled persons, seniors, homeless individuals).
- Clearly explain how your training and resources reduce social vulnerability in target communities.
- Consider partnership models with local nonprofits if you need expanded geographic reach or service capacity.
- Address disaster risk assessment data for your target areas to demonstrate need alignment with the grant's focus.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals that focus narrowly on a single county or community rather than the multi-county regional scope required. Applications with unclear connections between activities and measurable disaster preparedness or vulnerability reduction outcomes. Failure to demonstrate authentic engagement with or understanding of the specific vulnerable populations being served.
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