Song-Brown Licensed Midwifery (LM) Grant Program
The Song-Brown Licensed Midwifery Grant Program funds California midwifery education programs to support accreditation and enhance training quality, especially for underserved and underrepresented communities.
Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026: Application release (projected) | October 2026: Early submission review deadline (projected, 3:00 p.m.) | October 2026: Final application deadline (projected, 3:00 p.m.)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per award; total program funding varies by cycle; project period typically one year.
Summary: Supports California midwifery education programs in obtaining or maintaining MEAC accreditation or Medical Board of California approval.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Song-Brown Licensed Midwifery (LM) Grant Program provides funding to California midwifery education programs to support the costs associated with obtaining or maintaining accreditation from the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC) or approval from the Medical Board of California (MBC). The program aims to enhance the quality, capacity, and sustainability of midwifery training in California, especially in medically underserved areas and for underrepresented groups in medicine. Funding can be used for a range of direct educational expenses, including faculty development, program materials, and accreditation-related activities.
