Certified Nurse Midwifery (CNM)
This grant funds California-accredited nurse midwifery programs to train students for work in underserved communities, aiming to improve maternal and child health outcomes statewide.
Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Application release) | September 2026 (Early review deadline, 3:00 p.m.) | September 2026 (Final deadline, 3:00 p.m.)
Funding Amounts: Award size varies by number of student slots requested; recent cycles funded up to 14 slots per program, covering direct training and education costs.
Summary: Supports California-accredited certified nurse midwifery programs to train students serving underserved communities and strengthen the healthcare workforce.
Key Information: Only California-accredited/approved CNM programs are eligible; funds must be used for direct education and training—not for indirect costs or supplanting other funding.
Description
This grant opportunity, administered by the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) through the Song-Brown Program, provides funding to California-accredited Certified Nurse Midwifery (CNM) programs. The goal is to increase the number of nurse midwives trained to serve medically underserved communities, thereby strengthening the state's healthcare workforce and improving maternal and child health outcomes. Funding supports direct education and training costs for CNM students, with a focus on programs that demonstrate high impact in areas of unmet need.
