Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)
🏛 San Diego River Conservancy (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Sep 11, 2026
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.
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Program description
Multi-benefit projects that advance a number of goals, including but not limited to: • Conserving land • Protecting resources • Reducing flood and fire risk • Improving water quality • Protecting and enhancing wildlife habitats and corridors • Completing the San Diego River Trail • Providing public access for the enjoyment of the San Diego River Park and open space, trails, campgrounds and park facilities • Removing invasive plant species from the watershed • Increasing native habitat and promoting the re-establishment of native species • Promoting cultural and tribal preservation, and historical interpretation of the San Diego River and its people
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
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
- 📧 dustin.harrison@sdrc.ca.gov
- 📞 1-619-390-0571
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 12 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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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