Song-Brown Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (FNP/PA)

The Song-Brown Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (FNP/PA) Program, administered by the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), offers grant funding to institutions that train Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) and Primary Care Physician Assistants (PAs). The goal of the program is to increase the number of healthcare professionals providing care in California’s medically underserved areas. Purpose: The Song-Brown program supports educational institutions in training primary care health professionals, with a specific focus on ensuring that underserved communities in California have access to qualified FNPs and PAs. Eligibility Requirements: Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits, businesses, and public agencies that operate accredited FNP or PA training programs. Programs must be approved under the Song-Brown Health Care Workforce Training Act and demonstrate a commitment to training healthcare professionals who will serve in medically underserved areas. Eligible Geographies: All funded programs must be located in California. After reviewing applications, the California Healthcare Workforce Policy Commission makes recommendations for grant awards to the HCAI Director. This funding helps expand healthcare access in regions with significant healthcare workforce needs. For more information on the application process or to submit an application, eligible institutions can visit the HCAI portal and review specific program guidelines.