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The California Fund for Advancing Physician Education and Workforce Growth (also known as The Grow Grants) was established in 2025 through voter-approved Proposition 35 (2024). The fund distributes grants to invest in medical education initiatives and projects that improve California's future health care workforce.

Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that aim to transform how California recruits, trains, and retains its physician workforce. This new grant opportunity not only addresses the immediate medical needs of Californians but may also lead to the expansion of successful models that increase access to health care and improve the health of all Californians. 

Online application now available!

Apply here

Application period:

October 6 – November 3, 2025

Resources

Use these downloadable resources for your application:

Grant guidelines
Budget template
Allowable cost policy

It is important to note that these documents could change. Any new versions of these documents will be indicated here on the website.

Virtual office hours

For questions that remain after reviewing the guidelines or if you need additional assistance with completion of the application, please join The Grow Grants Virtual Office Hours. This will be an opportunity to ask questions in a casual environment. Please review the guidelines and application in advance of participating in this session.

Thursday, October 9, from 12:10 – 1:00 PM PST

You must register to join this session.

Meeting Registration – Zoom

Available funding

Up to $3.75 million will be distributed.

Grants will be awarded up to $500,000.

Overview

Sign up to receive important announcements and information about The Grow Grants.

For inquiries, please contact GrowGrants@ucop.edu. All information and materials are subject to change, and any updates will be posted on this webpage.

This grant opportunity is funded by Proposition 35 (2024) and administered by University of California Health.