Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant (FNP/PA)
Funds California FNP and PA programs to expand primary care training and increase providers serving medically underserved communities.
Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Due Dates: August 12, 2026 (Applications Open) | September 9, 2026 (Early Review) | September 23, 2026 (Final Deadline)
Funding Amounts: Capitation-based awards; typical max per student slot is set annually; funding supports direct training costs for FNP/PA programs.
Summary: Supports California-based training programs for nurse practitioners and physician assistants preparing graduates to serve in underserved communities.
Key Information: Only accredited/approved California FNP or PA programs are eligible; program director must submit application.
Description
This grant, part of the Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training initiative from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), funds accredited Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Physician Assistant (PA) training programs in California. Its primary goal is to increase the number of primary care NPs and PAs working in medically underserved areas by supporting educational programs that prepare trainees to deliver essential care to these communities. Funding is provided to eligible organizations to cover direct costs associated with training and expanding capacity, with a focus on meeting the needs of California’s most vulnerable populations.
