For Providers & Medi-Cal Navigators
Central Coast Coverage offers practical tools and resources to help community partners support Medi-Cal members and strengthen local volunteer programs.
Resources will be updated as new guidance and materials become available. For the latest official Medi-Cal guidance, visit the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
Volunteer Program Mini-Grant Opportunity
Through funding from local Santa Barbara foundations and philanthropy, Central Coast Coverage is offering $125,000 in mini-grant funding to help nonprofit organizations and public entities in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties create or expand meaningful volunteer opportunities in preparation for upcoming Medi-Cal community engagement requirements. Organizations may apply for up to $5,000 for projects serving one county or up to $10,000 for projects serving both counties. Funding can support volunteer recruitment, training, coordination, tracking systems, and other activities that strengthen sustainable volunteer programs.
Application Deadline:
November 20, 2026
Awards Announced:
December 14-18, 2026
Grant Period:
January 1 - June 30, 2027
Please download the following documents to prepare to submit your application using the button above. If you would like these documents in Spanish or have questions about the application process, please email us at navigation@fsacares.org.