Song-Brown Registered Nurse
The Song-Brown Registered Nurse grant funds California RN education programs to train nurses for underserved communities and address workforce shortages.
Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Due Dates: September 9, 2026 (application opens) | October 8, 2026 (early submission review deadline) | October 22, 2026 (final application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 per program (existing or expansion slots); up to $1,000,000 for new programs; two-year grant term.
Summary: Supports California RN education programs to train nurses for underserved communities and address workforce gaps.
Key Information: Only BRN-approved pre-licensure ADN, BSN, or ELM programs are eligible; slots and funds subject to state budget availability.
Description
This opportunity provides funding to California-based Registered Nurse (RN) education programs to train and prepare RNs for service in medically underserved areas. The program aims to expand workforce capacity by supporting new, existing, and expanding pre-licensure RN programs, with a focus on increasing the number of nurses practicing in regions with the greatest need and among underrepresented groups.
