Primary Care Residency (PCR)
This grant supports training primary care residents in California, focusing on expanding and developing programs to serve medically underserved communities.
Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Due Dates: June 18, 2026 (Application opens) | July 20, 2026 (Early submission deadline, eligible for review) | August 3, 2026 (Final application deadline)
Funding Amounts: ~$31M available; awards range by category: $125,000–$300,000 per slot (Existing/THC/Expansion), up to $1M–$2M for New Programs (with match); see details below.
Summary: Supports organizations to train primary care residents, especially for underserved California communities.
Key Information: Early submissions by July 20, 2026, are eligible for one review and correction before final deadline.
Description
This grant supports California-based organizations in educating and training primary care residents—specifically in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Pediatrics—with an emphasis on preparing physicians to serve in medically underserved areas and populations. The program is part of the Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training initiative and aims to expand high-quality, equitable healthcare access by strengthening the primary care workforce. Funding is available for existing residency slots, expansions, teaching health centers, and the development of new residency programs.
