Primary Care Residency (PCR)
The Primary Care Residency (PCR) grant funds California programs training residents in key primary care fields to serve underserved communities and advance health equity.
Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (early submission, projected) | August 2027 (application close, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$31M total; typical awards: $125,000–$300,000 per slot (existing/expansion), up to $1M (new programs), up to $2M (new programs with 25% match); see details below.
Summary: Supports organizations training primary care residents to increase access to care in underserved California communities.
Key Information: This is a forecasted (projected) cycle—dates and details may change; check the program page for updates.
Description
This grant funds organizations that educate and train primary care residents—specifically in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Pediatrics—to serve in medically underserved communities across California. The program aims to strengthen California’s healthcare workforce by supporting residency programs that demonstrate a commitment to improving health equity, increasing diversity in medicine, and expanding access to care for Medi-Cal recipients and underserved populations.
