Registered Nurse (RN)
Supports California RN training programs to expand the nurse workforce and address shortages in underserved communities through educational and clinical initiatives.
Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Due Dates: October 8, 2026 (Early submission review) | October 22, 2026 (Final application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 for new RN programs; up to $300,000 (existing) or $300,000 (expansion) for other pathways; total pool approx. $2.725 million.
Summary: Supports California organizations to train Registered Nurse trainees, prioritizing service in underserved communities.
Key Information: Only Board of Registered Nursing-approved pre-licensure programs (ADN, BSN, MSN) are eligible.
Description
This grant funds California-based organizations to train Registered Nurse (RN) trainees, focusing on preparing nurses to serve in medically underserved communities. Administered under the Song-Brown Healthcare Workforce Training Program, the goal is to address workforce shortages by supporting educational initiatives that increase the number of qualified RNs, with a strong emphasis on equity and serving populations facing barriers to care. Funding is available for existing, expansion, and new pre-licensure RN programs.
