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California Department of Health Care Access and Information

Verified healthcare funding opportunities organized by funding organization: California Department of Health Care Access and Information. Review the public Atlas Opportunity Score, then request an organization-specific analysis when an opportunity looks promising.

Atlas IndexFunding Organization Intelligence
Latest verification: October 7, 2026
Verified records14
Active opportunities5
Top opportunity score91/100
States represented1

GeographyCalifornia

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Closed — 2026 application cycle ended September 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM; HCAI directs users to check back for the next cycle in August 2027. Atlas Opportunity Score 96/100
Verified September 19, 2026

California Department of Health Care Access and Information

California Song-Brown FNP and Physician Assistant Training Program

California HCAI organizational grants for accredited or approved Family Nurse Practitioner and primary-care Physician Assistant training programs that prepare clinicians to practice in underserved communities.

FundingUp to $3.931 million statewide; $13,000 per filled first-year slot, up to 14 slots and $182,000 per eligible program
DeadlineClosed September 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM. HCAI's current program page does not state a time zone.
Required next actionApplication remains open. HCAI states that the 2026 Song-Brown FNP/PA application closes September 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., but neither the current HCAI program page nor the controlling 2026 Grant Guide states a deadline time zone. Do not infer one. New cold applicant outreach is fail closed. Eligible applicants may continue their own eApp preparation using the controlling HCAI materials.
Closed Atlas Opportunity Score 91/100
Verified August 31, 2026

California Department of Health Care Access and Information

California CalRHT Workforce Development Recruitment and Retention

California Rural Health Transformation funding for rural-serving organizations to recruit and retain health professionals at qualifying rural sites.

Funding$54.17 million available; up to $1 million per facility or $2 million per consortium, collaborative, or system
DeadlineAugust 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT
Required next actionArchived on August 31, 2026 after the 3:00 PM PT application deadline passed. Monitor the California Rural Health Transformation program for any successor recruitment and retention round or formal reopening.
Active Atlas Opportunity Score 91/100
Verified October 6, 2026

California Department of Health Care Access and Information

California Small and Rural Hospital Relief Program (SRHRP)

HCAI's Small and Rural Hospital Relief Program provides rolling state grants to qualified California small, rural, and Critical Access hospitals for seismic safety compliance. HCAI currently reports $46 million available. The program is highly relevant to rural hospital sustainability but does not provide a legitimate N9+ equipment funding path.

FundingHCAI currently reports $46 million available. Award sizing depends on eligible project scope, readiness, need, financial status, and available program funds.
DeadlineOngoing / continuously accepted; awards are ranked and issued quarterly. No fixed submission date, clock time, or time zone is published.
Required next actionEligible hospitals should confirm program eligibility, submit the required seismic compliance plan, and use HCAI's application process for eligible seismic-safety work. Applications are continuously accepted and ranked quarterly based on eligibility, project readiness, and available funding.
Open — application cycle active; early-submission review October 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; final deadline October 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; HCAI does not state a time zone on the current program page Atlas Opportunity Score 89/100
Verified September 27, 2026

California Department of Health Care Access and Information

California Song-Brown Registered Nurse (RN) Education Program 2026-27

California will make up to $2.725 million available for existing, expanding and new pre-licensure RN education programs, with individual pathways supporting awards up to $1 million.

FundingUp to $2,725,000 statewide; up to $300,000 for existing RN slots, up to $300,000 for expansion slots, and up to $1,000,000 for a qualifying new pre-licensure RN program
DeadlineApplication opens September 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM; early-submission review October 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM; final deadline October 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM; HCAI does not state a time zone on the current program page
Required next actionReview current official HCAI Song-Brown RN materials; the 2026-27 application cycle is open.
Active — applications close October 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; HCAI's current program page does not state a time zone. Atlas Opportunity Score 88/100
Verified October 7, 2026

California Department of Health Care Access and Information

California Health Professions Pathways Program: Population Health Investment

California HCAI grants for organizations building health-professions pipelines, paid internships, post-undergraduate fellowships, and post-baccalaureate pathways for underrepresented students.

FundingApproximately $4.8 million available across the 2026 program
DeadlineOctober 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; the current HCAI program page and 2026 grant guide do not state a time zone
Required next actionReview the 2026 HPPP Population Health Investment Grant Guide, confirm organizational and project eligibility, complete the HCAI funding-portal application, and submit by October 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The current HCAI program page does not state a deadline time zone, so applicants who need time-zone certainty should confirm the cutoff directly with HCAI.
Closes Soon Atlas Opportunity Score 82/100
2 days leftVerified September 19, 2026

California Department of Health Care Access and Information

California Health Careers Exploration Program (HCEP)

California HCAI grants for organizations that provide early exposure to health professions and help underrepresented and disadvantaged individuals pursue healthcare careers.

FundingApproximately $300,000 available statewide. Category A: up to $12,000, or $20,000 when at least 50% of the program focuses on behavioral health and/or caring for older adults (minimum 100 participants). Category B: up to $15,000, or $25,000 when at least 50% focuses on behavioral health and/or caring for older adults (minimum 50 participants).
DeadlineOctober 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST (exact wording in the controlling 2026 HCEP Grant Guide)
Required next actionVerify 501(c)(3) status through the California Department of Justice Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, upload proof of verification, provide the organization website URL, and submit through HCAI eApp by October 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST, exactly as stated in the controlling 2026 HCEP Grant Guide.
Closed Atlas Opportunity Score 82/100
Verified September 17, 2026

California Department of Health Care Access and Information

California HCAI 2026 State Loan Repayment Program (CA-SLRP)

Opportunity Overview The California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) administered the 2026 California State Loan Repayment Program (CA-SLRP) application cycle for eligible health professionals practicing in federally designated California Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). The 2026 application window is now closed. Deadline The 2026 cycle opened July 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM […]

FundingApplicant-specific 2026 maximum is not stated on the public HCAI program page; HCAI reports $6.228 million in total awards for Program Year 2024-25. Use the current 2026 CA-SLRP Grant Guide for award terms.
DeadlineSeptember 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Required next actionThe 2026 CA-SLRP application window closed after the September 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM deadline passed. Preserve for future HCAI loan-repayment cycle intelligence; do not initiate new applicant outreach from this closed cycle.
Duplicate Draft — Use Published Record 4595 Atlas Opportunity Score 70/100
Verified September 23, 2026

California Department of Health Care Access and Information

California HCAI Reproductive Health and Gender Affirming Care Programs RFI 2026

HCAI’s September 22, 2026 RFI seeks a third-party administrator for three reproductive and gender affirming care funding programs totaling $66 million; a response may lead to a binding contract, but applicant-specific qualifications and the exact deadline time zone require verification.

FundingThe RFI concerns administration of three HCAI program allocations totaling $66 million ($30 million Uncompensated Care; $10 million Gender Affirming Care Services for Children and Youth; $26 million Gender Affirming Care Provider Network and Capacity). The RFI does not state respondent compensation; budget/pricing information requested is non-binding planning information.
DeadlineOctober 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. on HCAI's current program page. The official RFI PDF lists responses due October 6, 2026 but does not state a time zone. Exact deadline time zone remains unverified.
Required next actionDuplicate of published Atlas record 4595 for the same September 22, 2026 HCAI third-party administrator RFI. Take no separate outreach, submission, CRM, queue, or lifecycle action from this duplicate record. Use record 4595 as the controlling Atlas opportunity record; Marc decision remains required before any direct response.
Active Atlas Opportunity Score 55/100
Verified October 3, 2026

California Department of Health Care Access and Information

California PC-TEAM Fellowship Scholarship Program 2026

HCAI scholarship opportunity for eligible California primary care and psychiatry clinicians accepted into UC Irvine's Primary Care Training and Education in Addiction Medicine fellowship.

FundingFull scholarship may cover the $15,500 fellowship tuition; HCAI does not state a separate cash award amount on the current program materials.
DeadlineOctober 31, 2026; no closing time or time zone is published on the current HCAI program page.
Required next actionEligible clinicians must first be accepted into the UC Irvine PC-TEAM fellowship. Upon acceptance, obtain and complete the HCAI scholarship application using the instructions provided by the fellowship program.
Closed — the 2026 HCAI Vocational Nurse Scholarship Program application cycle ended October 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM. HCAI directs applicants to check for next-cycle information in September 2027. Atlas Opportunity Score 35/100
Verified September 28, 2026

California Department of Health Care Access and Information

California HCAI 2026-27 Vocational Nurse Scholarship Program (VNSP)

California HCAI scholarship of up to $4,000 for eligible vocational nursing students who commit to a one-year direct-patient-care service obligation in an underserved area or qualifying California facility.

FundingUp to $4,000 per eligible student; approximately $24,000 available statewide
DeadlineOctober 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; HCAI's current public program page does not state a deadline time zone
Required next actionThe 2026 application window closed October 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Do not submit a late application for this cycle. HCAI advises checking its program page for next-cycle information in September 2027; review the new grant guide, applicant eligibility, qualifying worksite, and service obligation when released.
Closed — the 2026 HCAI Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarship Program application cycle ended October 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM. HCAI directs applicants to check for next-cycle information in September 2027. Atlas Opportunity Score 35/100
Verified September 28, 2026

California Department of Health Care Access and Information

California HCAI 2026-27 Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarship Program (BSNSP)

California HCAI scholarship of up to $10,000 for eligible BSN students who commit to a one-year direct-patient-care service obligation in an underserved area or qualifying California facility.

FundingUp to $10,000 per eligible student; approximately $195,000 available statewide
DeadlineOctober 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; HCAI's current public program page does not state a deadline time zone
Required next actionThe 2026 application window closed October 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Do not submit a late application for this cycle. HCAI advises checking its program page for next-cycle information in September 2027; review the new grant guide, applicant eligibility, qualifying worksite, and service obligation when released.
Closed — the 2026 HCAI Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program application cycle ended October 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM. HCAI directs applicants to check for next-cycle information in September 2027. Atlas Opportunity Score 35/100
Verified September 29, 2026

California Department of Health Care Access and Information

California HCAI 2026-27 Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (ADNSP)

California HCAI scholarship of up to $8,000 for eligible ADN students who commit to a one-year direct-patient-care service obligation in an underserved area or qualifying California facility.

FundingUp to $8,000 per eligible student; approximately $50,000 available statewide
DeadlineOctober 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; HCAI's current public program page does not state a deadline time zone
Required next actionThe 2026-27 HCAI Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program application period closed October 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Do not submit a late application for that cycle. HCAI advises prospective applicants to check its official ADNSP program page for the next application cycle in September 2027 and review eligibility, the Grant Guide, and service-obligation requirements when new instructions are published.
Closed — the 2026 HCAI Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program application cycle ended October 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM. HCAI directs applicants to check for next-cycle information in September 2027. Atlas Opportunity Score 35/100
Verified September 29, 2026

California Department of Health Care Access and Information

California HCAI 2026-27 Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (LVN to ADN)

California HCAI scholarship of up to $8,000 for eligible LVN-to-ADN bridge students who commit to a one-year direct-patient-care service obligation in an underserved area or qualifying California facility.

FundingUp to $8,000 per eligible student; approximately $50,000 available statewide
DeadlineOctober 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; HCAI's current public program page does not state a deadline time zone
Required next actionThe 2026-27 HCAI LVN-to-ADN Scholarship application cycle closed October 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Do not submit a late application for this cycle. Check the official HCAI program page for the next cycle, with information expected in September 2027; review future eligibility and Grant Guide requirements when announced.