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 Oct 4, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for public libraries in California to support summer meal programs. Eligible applicants include public library systems and libraries already participating in or planning to launch a Lunch at the Library program. Libraries must be able to establish meal sites or operate pop-up library programming at existing community meal sites.
The program provides funding specifically for USDA summer meal service. This includes establishing library meal sites with nutritious meals and complementary programming. Libraries can also receive funds to operate pop-up libraries at partner locations like parks or schools.
No matching funds are required. All approved applications receive funding on a non-competitive basis.
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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
- Individuals
- Library
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Completed application form
- Program proposal describing meal sites and/or pop-up library plans
- Description of enrichment and learning activities
- Documentation of USDA meal service partnership or agreement
- Letter(s) of support from partner sites (parks, schools, community organizations)
- Budget for proposed activities
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 | — | — | — |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Do I need matching funds to apply?
No. This program does not require cost sharing. All approved applications receive funding.
Can we use funds for library programming only, without meals?
No. Funds must support USDA summer meals. Programming complements the meal service, not the other way around.
What types of libraries can apply?
Public libraries in California participating in or planning to launch Lunch at the Library programs are eligible to apply.
Is this a competitive grant?
No. Applications are non-competitive. All libraries submitting approved applications will receive funds based on the total funding pool.
What activities can we fund?
Establish meal sites with programming, provide pop-up libraries at community meal sites, offer literacy and enrichment activities, and distribute books to families.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Ensure your proposed program includes actual USDA summer meals. Programming alone will not qualify.
- Coordinate early with partners like parks or schools if planning pop-up library sites to secure access.
- Detail how your enrichment activities connect to meal service. Show the link between meals and learning.
- Demonstrate library capacity to operate consistently throughout the summer season.
- Include plans for how families will access books and how you'll build home libraries through the program.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Not emphasizing meal service as the core program element. Applications focusing only on programming without USDA meals will not qualify. Lack of clear partnership agreements or site commitments for meal service locations. Vague plans for enrichment activities without concrete connection to summer meals.
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