Certified Nurse Midwifery (CNM)
Forecasted
The Certified Nurse Midwifery (CNM) grant funds California programs to train nurse midwives for service in underserved communities, supporting clinical education and workforce development statewide.
Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (application release) | September 2026 (early submission review, 3:00 p.m.) | September 2026 (final deadline, 3:00 p.m.)
Funding Amounts: Award size per student slot varies by year; recent awards have funded multiple slots per program.
Summary: Supports California-accredited programs in training certified nurse midwives to serve underserved communities across the state.
Description
The Song-Brown Certified Nurse Midwifery (CNM) grant program, administered by the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), provides funding to organizations dedicated to training certified nurse midwifery students. The program’s primary goal is to increase the number of nurse midwives who are prepared to practice in medically underserved areas throughout California. Funding supports direct training and education, helping to address health workforce shortages and improve access to care for vulnerable populations.
