[Health Resources and Services Administration](https://www.hrsa.gov)

June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Estimated total program funding: $20,000,000 | Award ceiling: $555,000 per project | ~36 awards expected

Supports efforts to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

--- ## Description This program aims to expand nursing education access for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, with the goal of diversifying the nursing workforce. Funding supports accredited schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, and eligible public or private nonprofit entities in developing and implementing programs that recruit, retain, and graduate students from underrepresented and disadvantaged populations into the nursing profession. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $20,000,000 - Maximum award (ceiling): $555,000 per project - Minimum award (floor): $1 - Expected number of awards: approximately 36 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Accredited schools of nursing - Nursing centers - Academic health centers - State and local departments of health - Faith-based and community-based organizations - Tribes and tribal organizations - Domestic public or private nonprofit entities (including state, county, city, township, and special district governments) - Independent school districts - Public and private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) Applicants must be based in the United States and demonstrate capacity to recruit, retain, and graduate individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds into nursing careers. --- ## Application Process - Prepare and submit a full application by the anticipated deadline (June 2026). - Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. ET on the due date. - Detailed application instructions and requirements will be available on the [Grants.gov opportunity page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362150) once the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is released. - Early preparation is recommended due to the competitive nature and anticipated timeline. --- ## Additional Information - The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds. - The focus is on increasing the diversity of the nursing workforce by supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds. - For questions or technical assistance, applicants are encouraged to contact the HRSA program officer. --- ## External Links - [Program forecast and application details on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362150) - [Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) homepage](https://www.hrsa.gov) - [HRSA contact page](https://www.hrsa.gov/about/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |----------------|-------------------------------|--------------| | Jasmine Price | [BHW-NWD@hrsa.gov](mailto:BHW-NWD@hrsa.gov) | 301-443-7151 | ---

Nursing Workforce Diversity

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