Nursing Workforce Diversity
This grant supports programs that help people from disadvantaged backgrounds enter and succeed in nursing education.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates: July 8, 2026: Full application deadline — electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on this date
Funding Amounts: Up to $555,000 per award per year (4-year project period); ~$20 million total program funding; ~36 awards expected; no cost sharing required.
Summary: Supports projects that increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds using evidence-based strategies.
Key Information: Project Director must be a licensed RN; minimum 30% of annual budget must go to participant/trainee support; indirect costs capped at 8%.
Description
This program aims to increase the enrollment, retention, and graduation rates of nursing students from disadvantaged backgrounds by supporting comprehensive, evidence-based education strategies. Funded projects should create or expand academic, social, and financial support systems for these students, recruit and retain diverse faculty and preceptors, and foster partnerships to enhance clinical and experiential learning, particularly in rural or medically underserved areas. The overarching goal is to build a more diverse nursing workforce equipped to address the needs of underserved communities.
