Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant (FNP/PA)
Funds California FNP and PA programs to train more primary care providers for underserved communities, focusing on clinical education in areas with the greatest health workforce needs.
Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Due Dates: August 12, 2026 (Open, 3:00 p.m.) | September 9, 2026 (Early review, 3:00 p.m.) | September 23, 2026 (Close, 3:00 p.m.)
Funding Amounts: Up to $182,000 per program; typical awards $65,000–$182,000; up to $3.9M total available; 12-month grant term.
Summary: Supports California-based training programs for family nurse practitioners and physician assistants to increase the primary care workforce in underserved communities.
Key Information: Only accredited/approved CA FNP or PA programs are eligible; funds must support direct training, not supplant other government funding.
Description
This grant opportunity, administered by the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) under the Song-Brown Program, provides funding to organizations operating accredited Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Physician Assistant (PA) programs in California. The goal is to expand and support the education and training of primary care NPs and PAs, with a focus on preparing graduates to serve in medically underserved areas and to address primary care shortages across the state. The program emphasizes training in areas of unmet need, recruiting underrepresented groups, and supporting training sites serving Medi-Cal recipients.
