Song-Brown Certified Nurse Midwifery programs (CNM)

The Song-Brown Certified Nurse Midwifery (CNM) Program, managed by California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), offers grant funding to support the training of Certified Nurse Midwives. The program's objective is to increase the number of primary care health professionals serving in California’s medically underserved areas. This initiative operates under the Song-Brown Health Care Workforce Training Act, with a focus on improving healthcare access in communities with significant needs. Purpose: The program funds educational institutions that train Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs), helping to address shortages in primary care providers in underserved regions of California. The funding aims to enhance the healthcare workforce by supporting institutions that prepare CNMs to serve these populations. Eligibility Requirements: Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits, businesses, and public agencies that operate CNM training programs. Programs must be accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME), or approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, University of California Regents, or California State University Trustees. All funded programs must be based in California. Eligible Geographies: Programs must be located within California and demonstrate a focus on serving medically underserved areas. For additional information or to apply, eligible institutions should review the specific application requirements and submit through the designated portal by the deadlines specified in the grant opportunity.