Song Brown Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant (FNP & PA) 2026 Application
🏛 Department of Health Care Access and Information (California)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for nonprofits serving California's Coastal Region with focus on disaster preparedness and emergency response. Eligible organizations must serve multiple counties within the defined Coastal Region and target diverse populations disproportionately impacted by disasters. Nonprofits can apply independently or as subgrantees with local partners. Organizations must be located in or serve areas at moderate to high disaster risk.
Funding supports disaster training, resources, and capacity-building activities. Work should enhance communities' disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities. Equity considerations are prioritized in the evaluation process.
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Program description
This grant opportunity will result in funding organizations to train primary carenurse practitioners and physician assistant trainees to work in underservedcommunities. Such strategies shall incorporate the following elements: 1. Establishing procedures to identify, recruit and admit primary care nursepractitioner and physician assistant trainees who possess characteristicswhich would suggest a predisposition to practice in areas of unmet need, andwho express a commitment to serve in areas of unmet need. 2. Implementing counseling and placement program to encourage trainingprogram graduates to enter practice in areas of unmet need. 3. Providing a preceptorship experience in an area of unmet need to enhancethe potential of training program graduates to practice in such an area.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Grant application form (Cal OES specific form)
- Project narrative describing disaster preparedness activities
- Budget and budget narrative
- Proof of nonprofit status and authorization
- Evidence of service area and disaster risk documentation
Program contact
- 📧 SongBrown@hcai.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-326-3700
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofit organizations serving California's Coastal Region across multiple counties. Applicants should focus on diverse populations disproportionately impacted by disasters.
What geographic area does this cover?
California's Coastal Region as defined in the grant guidelines. Applicants must operate in or serve areas at moderate to high disaster risk.
What activities can I fund?
Disaster training, preparedness resources, response planning, recovery support, and mitigation activities. Capacity-building work with vulnerable communities is supported.
Is there cost sharing required?
No. This grant does not require matching funds or cost-sharing contributions.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is February 23, 2026. Check with Cal OES for application portal details and any extension announcements.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your proposal on serving diverse, underrepresented populations in high-risk disaster areas. Equity is a key priority.
- Clearly articulate the specific Coastal Region counties your organization serves and document disaster risk levels in those areas.
- Demonstrate partnerships with local nonprofits if you're applying to subgrant. Show how collaboration strengthens local capacity.
- Connect your activities directly to disaster preparedness, response, recovery, or mitigation outcomes. Avoid general community work.
- Use specific data on your target communities' vulnerability to disasters to strengthen your case for funding.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without a multi-county service area within the defined Coastal Region. Focusing on general nonprofit services rather than disaster-specific training and preparedness activities. Failing to document how your work addresses equity and reaches disproportionately impacted populations.
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