Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant
🏛 Department of Fish and Wildlife (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Jul 10, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for healthcare professionals seeking loan repayment assistance in California's underserved areas. Applicants must commit to work full-time or half-time at a County Medical Services Program (CMSP) qualified site in one of 35 designated CMSP counties in California. Award amounts vary by commitment level: $50,000 for two-year full-time work or $25,000 for two-year half-time work.
Healthcare professionals in rural and underserved California counties are the primary target. The program incentivizes sustained commitment to CMSP-eligible medical service locations. Applicants must meet CMSP site qualification criteria and employment requirements.
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Program description
The Tribal Preparedness Grant is part of the Office of Spill Prevention and Response Program and supports California Native American tribes in preparing for and enhancing emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts while protecting their ancestral lands and communities from oil spills.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Program contact
- 📧 cindy.murphy@wildlife.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-616-4515
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 2022-2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2023-2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2025-2026 | 8 | 8 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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