Song-Brown Licensed Midwifery (LM) Grant Program
The Song-Brown Licensed Midwifery Grant Program funds California midwifery education programs to achieve accreditation and expand training, strengthening the maternal and child health workforce.
Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026: Early submission review deadline (projected) | October 2026: Final application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 per program; typically one-year awards; total annual program funding varies by cycle.
Summary: Supports California midwifery education programs in achieving MEAC accreditation or Medical Board of California approval to enhance workforce quality.
Description
The Song-Brown Licensed Midwifery (LM) Grant Program, administered by the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), provides funding to California-based midwifery education programs. The grant is designed to help programs cover costs associated with achieving accreditation from the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC) or securing approval from the Medical Board of California (MBC). The initiative aims to strengthen the capacity and quality of midwifery training, ultimately contributing to a robust maternal and child health workforce in underserved regions across California.
