Song-Brown Certified Nurse Midwifery (CNM) Training Programs 2026 Application
🏛 Department of Health Care Access and Information (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal · Last verified Sep 12, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for California-based organizations and tribes engaging communities in coastal and marine education and stewardship. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, community organizations, and California Native American tribes. Projects must serve communities in California and include activities like education, field trips, habitat restoration, or coastal cleanups. Preference goes to organizations based in and composed of the communities they serve, especially those serving underrepresented populations with limited coastal access.
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Program description
This grant opportunity will result in funding organizations to train certified nurse midwifery students to work in underserved communities. Such strategies shall incorporate the following elements: 1. Establishing procedures to identify, recruit, and admit certified nurse midwifery students 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 a 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
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Full application
- Project narrative/description
- Budget and budget justification
- Organization information (mission, history, capacity)
- Community engagement plan
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 | 13 | 8 | 62% |
Source: California Grants Portal
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
California nonprofits, community organizations, and Native American tribes. Organizations should be based in or composed of the communities they serve.
What types of projects are funded?
Coastal and marine education, field trips, climate change education, habitat restoration, community cleanups, participatory science, cultural preservation, and workforce development.
When is the deadline?
December 15, 2025. Full applications are due by this date; no letter of intent is required.
What is the award amount?
Grants up to $50,000 are available. Small grants up to $25,000 comprise at least 25% of non-tribal awards.
Does this grant require cost sharing?
No cost sharing is required. Half of the $2 million funding pool is dedicated to tribal-led projects.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Prioritize projects that serve communities facing barriers to coastal access or marine education. Funding favors underserved populations.
- Ensure your organization is based in or composed of the community you're engaging. This alignment is a strong competitive advantage.
- Include clear community participation in all project activities. Passive audiences won't be competitive.
- Request a small grant ($25,000 or less) if your organization is early-stage. These receive specific funding set-asides.
- Show how your project addresses climate change or advances environmental stewardship, not just education alone.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals from organizations not based in or composed of the communities they serve lack competitive advantage. Weak community engagement plans or passive audience models reduce competitiveness. Vague or generic environmental education proposals without specific outcomes or stewardship components get rejected.
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