Song Brown Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant (FNP & PA) 2026 Application

About this program

The California Department of Health Care Access and Information offers Song-Brown funding to support California institutions training family nurse practitioner and physician assistant students for primary care practice in medically underserved communities. Approximately $3.931 million is available for 12-month awards, provided through reimbursement, with no matching funds required. Eligible applicants include businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies operating Song-Brown-approved FNP or PA training programs located in California. Programs must recruit trainees likely to serve areas of unmet need, provide counseling and placement support, and offer preceptorships in underserved communities; applications are due September 23, 2026.